Vehicle recall 07V151000 · April 3, 2007
BMW F 650 GS and F650GS Dakar
On certain motorcycles, the weld between the side stand and the frame bottom section was not positioned properly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorcycles, the weld between the side stand and the frame bottom section was not positioned properly. The load-bearing capability of the side stand is affected. As a result, the side stand could fail.
- Consequence
- If this occurred when the motorcycle was parked, the motorcycle could fall to the ground and injure a person sitting on the motorcycle or a person nearby.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new frame bottom section free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2007. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
- Notes
- Customers may 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V151000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 3, 2007
- Filed by
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Owner notification
- June 1, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 305
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Motorcycle › Kickstand/center stand
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BMW F 650 GS (2006-2007): 2007, 2006
- BMW F650GS Dakar (2006-2007): 2007, 2006
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