In a notification posted on the official website of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), BMW explains that water could flow into the canister which could increase the risk of a crash and have serious consequences on the riders' safety.
“BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 and 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,” the safety recall stated.
“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. Water could flow into the canister causing a stalling condition increasing the risk of a crash,” the company mentioned in the advisory posted on the NHTSA website.
Just as expected, all operations will be conducted free of charge for the consumers through BMW Motorrad's authorized US dealership network. “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 is expected to begin during January 2010.”
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