Recall 08V-342: 2007 BMW F800 S, 2007 BMW F800 ST and 5 more
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Jul 25, 2008, covering about 428 vehicles.
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.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Steering |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V342000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| BMW F800 S | 2007 | All years |
| BMW F800 ST | 2007 | All years |
| BMW K1200 GT | 2007 | All years |
| BMW K1200 R | 2007 | All years |
| BMW K1200 R Sport | 2007 | All years |
| BMW K1200 S | 2007 | All years |
| BMW R1200 R | 2007 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 08V-342?
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 is recall 08V-342 fixed?
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?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.