Safety Recall NHTSA · 06V399000 Reported October 18, 2006

Final-drive assembly o-ring seal/motorcycles

Bmw Of North America, Llc · N/A · 700 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06V399000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
700
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 18, 2006

Defect Summary

On certain motorcycles, during assembly, the final-drive assembly o-ring may not have been installed correctly. a leak may occur at the location of this o-ring which is near the rear brake disc.

Safety Consequence

If a leak were to occur, oil could come into contact with the rear brake disc, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new o-ring in the final-drive assembly. the recall began on october 27, 2006. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 06V399000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06V399000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 06V399000?

NHTSA recall 06V399000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on October 18, 2006. It addresses: Final-drive assembly o-ring seal/motorcycles. The recall affects approximately 700 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V399000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.