2007 BMW F800 S, BMW F 800 ST and others recall: steering
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on July 25, 2008. It covers about 428 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 428
- reported
- Jul 25, 2008
- owners notified
- Sep 1, 2008
Steering
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 08V342000
Affected vehicles
- BMW F800 S 2007 2007
- BMW F 800 ST 2007 2007
- BMW K1200 GT 2007 2007
- BMW K1200 R 2007 2007
- BMW K1200 R Sport 2007 2007
- BMW K1200 S 2007 2007
- BMW R 1200 R 2007 2007
Questions about recall 08V342000
Is there a recall on the 2007 BMW F800 S, BMW F 800 ST and others steering?
Yes. Recall 08V342000, reported on July 25, 2008, covers about 428 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V342000?
Dealers will replace the steering damper free of charge. The recall began during september 2008. Owners may contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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