BMW F800 S, F800 ST, K1200 GT, K1200 R and 3 more (2007): Steering
Recall 08V342000 · Jul 25, 2008 · Bmw of North America, LLC
428
vehicles affected
428
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V342000
- Date
- Jul 25, 2008
- Maker
- Bmw of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 428
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering
- Model years
- 2007
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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.
What can happen
IF THIS OCCURRED, THE STEERING DAMPER COULD BECOME STIFF INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING DAMPER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Vehicles covered
7 models, 7 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V342000?
7 models: BMW F800 S (2007), BMW F800 ST (2007), BMW K1200 GT (2007) and 4 more, about 428 vehicles in all.
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.
What can happen?
IF THIS OCCURRED, THE STEERING DAMPER COULD BECOME STIFF INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.