Recall 08V342000: BMW F800 S, BMW F800 ST, BMW K1200 GT and 4 more
STEERING
Summary
The problem. 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 1-800-831-1117.
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V342000
- Manufacturer
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Report received
- July 25, 2008
- Owners notified
- September 1, 2008
- Built
- Mar 26, 2007 – May 4, 2007
- Units affected
- 428
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
Affected vehicles
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.