Vehicle Recall Archive for 2007 BMW

Record ID

79281

Campaign Number

08V342000

Make of Vehicle

BMW

Model of Vehicle

K1200 S

Year

2007

Make Campaign Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Component Description

STEERING

Defect Description

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.

Effect of Defect

IF THIS OCCURRED, THE STEERING DAMPER COULD BECOME STIFF INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Fix Defect

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING DAMPER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Manufacturers

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Start of Manufacture

20070402

End of Manufacture

20070510

Type of Recall

VEHICLE

Number Affected

428

Date Owners Notified

20080901

Initiated By

MFR

Responsible Maufacturer

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Date Report Received

20080725

Part Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Federal MV Safety Standard

NOT AVAILABLE

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