2001 BMW F650 recall: rear
Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on February 23, 2001. It covers about 1,183 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,183
- reported
- Feb 23, 2001
- owners notified
- May 10, 2001
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. Under certain riding conditions when the rear brake and the throttle are applied simultaneously, the rear brake caliper support could bend, leading to contact between the brake hose connecting piece on the rear caliper and the swing arm.
- Risk
- Brake fluid leakage from the caliper could occur, resulting in loss of rear braking capability.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rear brake caliper support and, if it is bent, will replace the swing arm, together with the caliper and brake hose, if necessary. If the support is not bent, it will be reinforced with a plastic block. Owner notification began may 10, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117, option #4.
Recall number 01V047000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 01V047000
Is there a recall on the 2001 BMW F650 rear?
Yes. Recall 01V047000, reported on February 23, 2001, covers about 1,183 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V047000?
Dealers will inspect the rear brake caliper support and, if it is bent, will replace the swing arm, together with the caliper and brake hose, if necessary. If the support is not bent, it will be reinforced with a plastic block. Owner notification began may 10, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117, option #4.
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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