Vehicle recall 08V342000 · July 25, 2008
BMW F 800 ST, F 800 S and 5 more models
It is possible for the coating to separate from the inside face of the steering damper housing.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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 began during September 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V342000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 25, 2008
- Filed by
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Owner notification
- September 1, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 428
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BMW F 800 S (2007): 2007
- BMW F 800 ST (2007): 2007
- BMW K 1200 GT (2007): 2007
- BMW K 1200 R (2007): 2007
- BMW K 1200 S (2007): 2007
- BMW K1200 R Sport (2007): 2007
- BMW R 1200 R (2007): 2007
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