CarRecallWatchThe 2002 BMW F650GS Dakar has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (2 reports).
0Recalls
3Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
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2002 BMW F650GS Dakar recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2002 BMW F650GS Dakar.
Most common 2002 BMW F650GS Dakar problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
THE FRONT AXLE DETACHED FROM THE RHS FORK LEG WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROX 50 KMH DOWN A WASHBOARD SECTION OF A GRAVEL ROAD. I HAD TIME TO LOCK THE REAR BRAKE WHICH SLOW ME DOWN CONSIDERABLY BEFORE FALLING DOWN TO THE RIGHT. OTHER PARTS OF THE MOTORCYCLE WERE DAMAGED.. IE: FRONT TURN SIGNAL, WINDSHIELD, LARGE SIDE PANEL, HANDLEBAR AND HAND PROTECTOR, RHS PANNIER. I DID NOT PURSUE THE MATTER AT THIS TIME, BUT HEARD OF SIMILAR INCIDENT THAT HAVE HAPPENED IN AUSTRALIA, USA INVOLVING THE PRE 2003 MODEL. *TR
THE FRONT AXLE DETACHED FROM THE RHS FORK LEG WHILST TRAVELING AT APPROX 40KMS/HR DOWN A GRASSY LANE WAY IN A VINEYARD. THE RESULT WAS A VERY HEAVY FALL TO THE RIGHT INTO THE GROUND HEADFIRST & SUBSEQUENT MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR A BADLY BRUISED NECK AND, THE DOCTOR'S TELL ME "SOFT TISSUE DAMAGE TO THE BRAIN" I COMPLETELY DESTROYED A BMW PHASE III HELMET IN THE PROCESS. I BRING THIS TO YOUR ATTENTION AT THIS TIME EVEN THOUGH THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED IN AUSTRALIA DUE TO THE RECENT INCIDENT ALREADY REPORTED TO YOU & SHOWN NOW ON YOUR PUBLIC FILES. BMW AUSTRALIA CLAIMED TO ME AT THE TIME THAT THEY WERE UNAWARE OF ANY OTHER SUCH INCIDENTS WORLDWIDE. I DID NOT BELIEVE THEM AT THE TIME BUT
MOTORCYCLE ENGINE SURGED WHICH CAUSED BIKE TO ACCELERATE SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. *TT
2002 BMW F650GS Dakar questions
Does the 2002 BMW F650GS Dakar have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2002 BMW F650GS Dakar at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 BMW F650GS Dakar?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (2), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Steering (1).
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