RVB1019
Aug 5th, 2008, 11:05 pm
Found this on the ADVRIDER (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7560612#post7560612) website:
(Please excuse the all caps... it was copied and pasted here as was received.)
More BMW Motorcycle Recalls - F800 S, F800 ST, K1200 GT, K1200 R, K1200 R Sport, K1200 S, R1200 R 2007
August 5, 2008
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 (http://www.usrecallnews.com/index.php?s=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 (http://www.safercar.gov/).
Be Safe and Good Luck!
Rob VB
(Please excuse the all caps... it was copied and pasted here as was received.)
More BMW Motorcycle Recalls - F800 S, F800 ST, K1200 GT, K1200 R, K1200 R Sport, K1200 S, R1200 R 2007
August 5, 2008
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 (http://www.usrecallnews.com/index.php?s=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 (http://www.safercar.gov/).
Be Safe and Good Luck!
Rob VB