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Vehicle recall 08V111000 · March 11, 2008

BMW G650X Challenge and G650X Country

The motorcycles may have had the wrong circular clip installed on the left hand side of the rear wheel bearing guide.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
BMW is recalling 744 my 2007 G650X challenger and country motorcycles. The motorcycles may have had the wrong circular clip installed on the left hand side of the rear wheel bearing guide. This circlip can rub against a spacer bushing, creating metal shavings which may enter the wheel bearing, causing it to fail and the antilock brake system (ABS) may malfunction. This would be indicated by illumination of the ABS warning lamp.
Consequence
If this happened, the brakes would remain fully available to slow and stop the motorcycle. Depending on traffic and road conditions as well as a rider's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will check and install a correct circlip, along with a new spacer bushing, wheel bearings, and shaft sealing rings free of charge. The recall began during April 2008. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
08V111000
Reported to NHTSA
March 11, 2008
Filed by
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Owner notification
April 1, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected
744
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Suspension › Rear
Recall 08V111000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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