Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V496000 Reported October 18, 2010

Front disc brake fasteners

Bmw Of North America, Llc · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 1,780 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V496000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
1,780
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 18, 2010

Defect Summary

Bmw is recalling certain 2008 through 2010 f 650 gs motorcycles manufactured from january 11, 2008, through december 8, 2009. a washer may interfere with the front disc brake fasteners' torque. as a result, over time, a fastener or mutiple fasteners could become loose, allowing the brake disc to become loose.

Safety Consequence

A loose brake disc may interfere with proper braking performance and may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Bmw will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on january 13, 2011. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.

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 10V496000 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 10V496000

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

What is recall 10V496000?

NHTSA recall 10V496000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on October 18, 2010. It addresses: Front disc brake fasteners. The recall affects approximately 1,780 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V496000 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.