BMW 2007 Steering recall
Recalled July 25, 2008 · NHTSA recall 08V342000 · BMW
Hazard
IF THIS OCCURRED, THE STEERING DAMPER COULD BECOME STIFF INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING DAMPER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Units
428 units
Description
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.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING DAMPER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Product
BMW F800 S · BMW F800 ST · BMW K1200 GT · BMW K1200 R · BMW K1200 R SPORT · BMW K1200 S · BMW R1200 R
Manufacturer(s)
BMW of North America, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →