BMW F800 S 2007: WHEELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V549000

Make Model Year
BMW F800 S 2007
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-01-10 2013-11-01 2013-11-13

Production Dates: 2006-08-01 - 2009-01-31

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: WHEELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2608

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 F 800 S and F 800 ST motorcycles manufactured August 2006 through January 2009. Due to incorrect tolerances, the rear wheel drive bearing and rear axle may wear.

Consequence

Bearing and axle wear may affect handling and control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheel bearing, and if necessary, replace the bearing and rear axle, at no charge. The recall began on January 10, 2014. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations"bmwusa.com.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.