BMW Motorrad K1200s: Steering Damper May Become Defective.
Recall Summary BMW Motorrad is recalling approximately 1,956 motorcycles from several models (K1200S, F800ST, R1200R, K1200GT, F800S, and K1200R) because the steering dampers may develop a defect where internal coating peels off and partially blocks oil passages, causing the damper to become stiff. Affected owners in the United Kingdom will have the steering damper replaced.
- Recalling firm
- BMW MOTORRAD UK
- Product
- Vehicles: BMW MOTORRAD K1200S, BMW MOTORRAD F800ST, BMW MOTORRAD R1200R, BMW MOTORRAD K1200GT, BMW MOTORRAD F800S, BMW MOTORRAD K1200R. Units affected: 1,956
- Reason
- It has been identified that the steering dampers on likely to be affected machines may become defective due to the coating of the inner section of the cylinder becoming partially detached then partially clogging the oil bores. This can result that the action of the steering damper becoming stiff. Remedy: Recalled machines will have the steering damper replaced.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2008-06-12
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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