Problems with BMW F 650 GS

[coxy]

Hi all,
Found this while researching other info today, might be of some interest to somebody on here, follow this link for full info , http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/create_rapex.cfm?rx_id=219


Ref: 0043/09

Product:
Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Motorcycles - BMW F 650 GS

Brand: BMW
Type/number of model: type E8GS

Description: The affected motorcycles were manufactured between May 2007 and 29 August 2008 and have the type-approval number e1*2002/24*0352.

Country of origin: Germany

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Danger:
Injuries

The product poses a risk of injuries because the reduced torque suffices to release the threaded fasteners securing the front brake disc. At the limits of the range of tolerances the depth of engagement of the threaded fasteners might be insufficient. There is a possibility of threaded fasteners working loose. Under worst-case conditions there is a possibility of the brake disc becoming loose. Consequently, the possibility of safety-critical riding conditions occurring cannot be excluded.
Measures adopted by notifying country:
Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.

 

[John Armstrong]

Only affects Irish bikes then

 

[GerryC]

The Germans are out to get us.

Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger car - Mercedes Benz 639and 639/4

Brand: Mercedes Benz
Type/number of model: :

1. type 639, EC type-approval e9*2001/116*0048

2. lorry: type 639/4, type-approval (ABE) No L275

Description: The affected vehicles were manufactured between February 2003 and April 2008 and have a vehicle identification number in the range:

WDF639*****000078
WDF639*****438620

Country of origin: Germany

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Injuries

The product poses a risk of injuries because the underfloor spare wheel may get lost as a consequence of a breakage in the spare wheel support.


The plan is you go out on your BM bike. The merc sheds its spare You brake to avoid. You getting the picture - they have vays.