BMW K1200 GT 2007: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 08V342000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | K1200 GT | 2007 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2008-09-01 | 2008-07-25 | 2008-07-25 |
Production Dates: 2007-04-02 - 2007-05-12
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 428
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
IF THIS OCCURRED, THE STEERING DAMPER COULD BECOME STIFF INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING DAMPER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
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.
