Vehicle Recall Archive for 2007 BMW

Record ID

6734

Campaign Number

08V241000

Make of Vehicle

BMW

Model of Vehicle

F800 ST

Year

2007

Make Campaign Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Component Description

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

BMW IS RECALLING 1,980 MY 2007-2008 F800 S AND F800 ST MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO THE ROUTING OF THE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE, PRESSURE EQUALIZATION INSIDE THE FUEL TANK IS POSSIBLE ONLY TO A LIMITED EXTENT. CONSEQUENTLY, AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE FUEL TANK CAN DEFORM. IF THIS HAPPENED AT THE POINT WHERE THE FUEL TANK IS SHAPED TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR THE REAR WHEEL, THEN, IN COMBINATION WITH A LARGE PAYLOAD, THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK COULD RUB AGAINST THE REAR WHEEL.

Effect of Defect

IF THIS OCCURRED, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A LEAK COULD DEVELOP IN THE TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Fix Defect

DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-331-1117.

Manufacturers

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Start of Manufacture

20060803

End of Manufacture

20071108

Type of Recall

VEHICLE

Number Affected

1980

Date Owners Notified

20080801

Initiated By

MFR

Responsible Maufacturer

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Date Report Received

20080602

Part Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Federal MV Safety Standard

NOT AVAILABLE

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