NHTSA Recall 08V342000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V342000; Date: Jul. 25, 2008
If this occurred, the steering damper could become stiff increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 BMW F800 S; 2007 BMW F800 St; 2007 BMW K1200 Gt; 2007 BMW K1200 R; 2007 BMW K1200 R Sport; 2007 BMW K1200 S; 2007 BMW R1200 R
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 428
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 1, 2008
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