NHTSA Recall # | 88598 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 08V106000 |
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Manufacturer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | G650X CHALLENGE |
Model Year | 2007 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/P |
Date of notification | 01/04/08 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/08/06 |
End date of manufacturing | 21/03/07 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 11/03/08 |
Report created | 11/03/08 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 1391 |
Defect summary | Bmw is recalling 1,391 my 2007 g650x challenge, country, and moto motorcycles. The fuel lines may have been damaged during production, and could develop a leak. The leak could occur either through the fabric inlay at the end of the line, or, through a crack in the actual line. |
Consequence summary | Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. |
Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel lines free of charge. The recall began during april 2008. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. |
Recall 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 http://www. Safercar. Gov. |