Vehicle recall 08V692000 · December 29, 2008

BMW F 650 GS and F 800 GS

The tightening of the chain sprocket fasteners may have resulted in various levels of torque being applied.

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

Summary: BMW is recalling 509 my 2008 F650 gs and F800 gs motorcycles. The tightening of the chain sprocket fasteners may have resulted in various levels of torque being applied.
Consequence: It is possible for the fasteners to work loose from the sprocket, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will loosen and inspect the chain sprocket fasteners. Those that have been damaged will be replaced. In all cases, the fasteners will be retightened. The recall is expected to begin during January 2009. 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: 08V692000
Reported to NHTSA: December 29, 2008
Filed by: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Owner notification: January 15, 2009
Vehicles potentially affected: 509
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline

Recall 08V692000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (2008): 2008
BMW F 800 GS (2008): 2008

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