More BMW Motorcycle Recalls - F800 S, F800 ST, K1200 GT, K1200 R, K1200 R Sport, K1200 S, R1200 R 2007

Make / Models :		Model/Build Years:
BMW / F800 S		2007
BMW / F800 ST		2007
BMW / K1200 GT		2007
BMW / K1200 R		2007
BMW / K1200 R SPORT		2007
BMW / K1200 S		2007
BMW / R1200 R		2007
Manufacturer : BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC		Mfr’s Report Date : JUL 14, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V342000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 428

Summary: 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.

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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 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.