2007 BMW K1200 R MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #08V342000
RECALL FOR STEERING
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Motorcycle |
2007 BMW K1200 R |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
4/2/2007 - 5/11/2007 |
| Recalled on |
7/25/2008 |
| Influenced by |
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
9/1/2008 |
| # Affected |
428 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS OCCURRED, THE STEERING DAMPER COULD BECOME STIFF INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING DAMPER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2007 BMW K1200 R Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2007 BMW K1200 R Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2007 BMW K1200 R Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2007 BMW K1200 R Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
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