Recall 08V-342
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC recalled the 2007 BMW F 800 ST and 6 other models: Steering.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 08V-342
- Reported
- July 25, 2008
- Vehicles affected
- 428 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
BMW is recalling 428 my 2007 f800 s, f800 st, r1200 r, k1200 s, k1200 r, k1200 r sport, and k1200 gt motorcycles. It is possible for the coating to separate from the inside face of the steering damper housing. If this happened, the coating could partially clog the oil bores within the damper.
The risk
If this occurred, the steering damper could become stiff increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the steering damper free of charge. The recall began during september 2008. Owners may contact BMW at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- BMW F 800 ST 2007
- BMW F800 S 2007
- BMW K1200 GT 2007
- BMW K1200 R 2007
- BMW K1200 R Sport 2007
- BMW K1200 S 2007
- BMW R 1200 R 2007