BMW steering damper recall

August 7, 2008 by

BMW has issued a recall on the some of its bikes for a problem with their steering dampers.

Models affected: F800 S, F800 ST, R1200 R, K1200 S, K1200 R, K1200 R Sport, and K1200 GT

Model Year: 2007

Potential Units Affected: 428

Problem: Coating separate from the inside face of the steering damper housing, and could partially clog the oil bores within the damper which makes the steering damper stiff.