BMW Recalls All 2008 F800 GS

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
BMW / F800 GS		2008
Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC		Mfr’s Report Date: MAR 11, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V088000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number of Units Affected:

Summary: BMW IS RECALLING 2008 F800 GS VEHICLES. THE AXLE SHAFT WALL THICKNESS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.

Consequence: IF THE WALL THICKNESS WAS NOT SUFFICIENT, THE AXLE SHAFT COULD DEFORM AND COULD BREAK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE OR REPAIR THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Notes: OWNERS 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 .