2006 BMW F650 GS DAKAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 BMW F650 GS DAKAR
The 2006 BMW F650 GS DAKAR has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 BMW F650 GS DAKAR
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 BMW F650 GS DAKAR, potentially affecting up to 305 vehicles.
Recall 07V151000 — STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
| 305 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 BMW F650 GS DAKAR
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 BMW F650 GS DAKAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MOTORCYCLE HAD 12,000 + MILES ON IT WHEN AN ELECTRICAL FAULT CAUSED PART OF THE WIRING HARNESS TO BURN. FORTUNATELY I WAS ATTEMPTING TO START THE MOTORCYCLE WHEN THIS HAPPENED, NOT DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2006 BMW F650 GS DAKAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 BMW F650 GS DAKAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 BMW F650 GS DAKAR
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2006 BMW F650 GS DAKAR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MC310102 — STRUCTURE
We have been notified by Showa, the manufacturer of the front forks for the F 650 Dakar model, that one of the four mounting bolts, attaching the fork stabilizer to the fork legs is incorrect
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 BMW F650 GS DAKAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW F650 GS DAKAR
- 2005 BMW F650 GS DAKAR — 0 complaints
- 2006 BMW F650 GS DAKAR (current)
- 2007 BMW F650 GS DAKAR — 0 complaints