BMW F800 ST 2007: STEERING
| Make : BMW | Model : F800 ST | Year : 2007 |
| Build Dates : 2007-03-26 - 2007-05-05 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V342000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2008-09-01 | Date Received by ODI: 2008-07-25 | Date Added to Database: 2008-07-25 |
| Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC | ||
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| Component: STEERING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 428 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURRED, THE STEERING DAMPER COULD BECOME STIFF INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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. |
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