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BMW Motorcycle Recall for Steering Dampers

By Paul Crowe

BMW has issued a recall for the 2007 F800 S, F800 ST, R1200 R, K1200 S, K1200 R, K1200 R Sport and K1200 GT for a problem with their steering dampers. Read the details below.

Manufacturer: BMW
Model Year: 2007
Models affected: F800 S, F800 ST, R1200 R, K1200 S, K1200 R, K1200 R Sport, and K1200 GT
NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V342000
Potential Units Affected: 428
Problem: BMW is recalling 428 model year 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. 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 was expected to begin during July 2008. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

 

Posted on August 5, 2008 Filed Under: Motorcycle Recalls, Motorcycle Safety


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  1. alan holden says

    July 12, 2010 at 4:09 pm

    i know my k1200r has this damper problem went to bmw wolverhampton and they said my serial no was not on the recall list i know it has this problem and think it should be sorted by bmw i am not very pleased about the situation anyone have any advise

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