NHTSA recall 08V342000
Steering
BMW F800 S and 6 more
Reported Jul 25, 2008428 vehicles affectedBMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLCBuilt Mar 28, 2007 – May 3, 2007
The defect
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.
The risk
If this occurred, the steering damper could become stiff increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the steering damper free of charge. the recall began during september 2008. owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.