Recall 08V342000: 2007 BMW R 1200 R and 6 other models

Report received

Jul 25, 2008

Manufacturer

Bmw of north america, llc

Potentially affected

428vehicles

Model years

2007

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

If this occurred, the steering damper could become stiff increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2007 BMW F 800 ST11 complaints
• 2007 BMW F800 S11 complaints
• 2007 BMW K1200 GT28 complaints
• 2007 BMW K1200 R5 complaints
• 2007 BMW K1200 R Sport7 complaints
• 2007 BMW K1200 S4 complaints
• 2007 BMW R 1200 R7 complaints