2001 BMW F650 GS and BMW F650gs Dakar recall: tank assembly
Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on September 12, 2000. It covers about 417 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 417
- reported
- Sep 12, 2000
- owners notified
- Sep 21, 2000
- related complaints
- 5
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel tank is equipped with a carbon canister which helps control evaporative emissions from the fuel system. This canister is mounted to a metal insert that is integrated into the tank. During the production process, the thickness of the fuel tank material in the area of the insert may be less than intended. As a result, vehicle operating conditions such as vibration, high temperature, etc., could result in the fuel tank developing a crack in the area of the insert.
- Risk
- The fuel tank could leak during refueling, possibly resulting in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank.
Recall number 00V267000
Affected vehicles
- BMW F650 GS 2001 2001
- BMW F650gs Dakar 2001 2001
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 00V267000
Is there a recall on the 2001 BMW F650 GS and BMW F650gs Dakar tank assembly?
Yes. Recall 00V267000, reported on September 12, 2000, covers about 417 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V267000?
Dealers will replace the fuel tank.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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