Bmw recall: Wheels
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 F 800 S and F 800 ST motorcycles manufactured August 2006 through January 2009. Due to incorrect tolerances, the rear wheel drive bearing and rear axle may wear.
What could happen
Bearing and axle wear may affect handling and control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheel bearing, and if necessary, replace the bearing and rear axle, at no charge. The recall began on January 10, 2014. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Vehicles covered
- Bmw F 800 S 2007–2009
- Bmw F 800 St 2007–2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V549000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 1, 2013
- Owners notified
- Jan 10, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,608
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 1, 2006 to Jan 31, 2009
- Part
- Wheels
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.