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Vehicle recall 09V499000 · December 30, 2009

BMW F 650 GS and F 800 GS

During engine operation, a vacuum is created in order to draw fresh air into the canister.

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

Summary
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 F650 gs and F800 gs motorcycles manufactured between January 2008 and December 2009. During engine operation, a vacuum is created in order to draw fresh air into the canister. This air then mixes with the fuel vapors captured by the canister, and is subsequently combusted. Due to the routing of the ventilation hose, water near the end of the hose could be drawn into the charcoal canister.
Consequence
Water could flow into the canister causing a stalling condition increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and add an additional hose and route it such that the present defect is prevented. This remedy will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 13, 2010. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Notes
Owners 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
09V499000
Reported to NHTSA
December 30, 2009
Filed by
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Owner notification
May 14, 2010
Vehicles potentially affected
4,498
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Engine and engine cooling
Recall 09V499000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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