NHTSA Recall 08V693000: Disc (service brakes)
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 373 vehicles. It affects 2008 BMW F 650 GS.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V693000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › DISC |
| Report received | December 29, 2008 |
| Owner notification | January 15, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
BMW is recalling 373 my 2008 f650 gs motorcycles. Due to production and assembly tolerances, the length of one or more of the front brake disc fasteners may be insufficient. If the length of a fastener was insufficient, this could result in the fastener not being tightened according to specifications.
Safety risk
If this happened, the fastener could work loose from its threads. In some cases involving multiple fasteners, the brake disc could loosen, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the brake disc fasteners and replace them with new longer fasteners. The recall is expected to begin during january 2009. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 08V693000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW F 650 GS | 2008 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.