| Make / Models : | | Model/Build Years: | | 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 | | 2007
| | Manufacturer : BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | Mfr's Report Date : JUL 14, 2008 | | NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V342000 |
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| Component: STEERING |
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 428 |
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. |
Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURRED, THE STEERING DAMPER COULD BECOME STIFF INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING DAMPER.
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