NHTSA Recall # | 78752 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 08V342000 |
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Manufacturer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | K1200 R SPORT |
Model Year | 2007 |
Component | STEERING |
Date of notification | 01/09/08 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 02/04/07 |
End date of manufacturing | 12/05/07 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 25/07/08 |
Report created | 25/07/08 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 428 |
Defect 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 summary | 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. |
Recall 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. |