2007 BMW F800 ST
2 recalls, 11 complaints - 8 TSBs
08V342000 Jul 25, 2008
STEERING
Defect Description
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.
08V241000 Jun 2, 2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
BMW IS RECALLING 1,980 MY 2007-2008 F800 S AND F800 ST MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO THE ROUTING OF THE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE, PRESSURE EQUALIZATION INSIDE THE FUEL TANK IS POSSIBLE ONLY TO A LIMITED EXTENT. CONSEQUENTLY, AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE FUEL TANK CAN DEFORM. IF THIS HAPPENED AT THE POI... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURRED, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A LEAK COULD DEVELOP IN THE TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-331-1117.
Complaint Statistics
11 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
SUSPENSION
Mar 18, 2013
Incident date: Aug 10, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW F800 ST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, HE NOTICED A CHIRPING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE REAR WHEEL BEARING WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED AS WELL AS THE REAR AXLE SU... Read more
STRUCTURE
Aug 11, 2012
Incident date: Aug 6, 2012
THE PLASTIC MOUNTING PLATE HOLDING THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT DEVELOPED A HAIRLINE CRACK. THIS CRACK ALLOWED FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE TANK UNCONTROLLED, WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, WHERE A GAS WATER HEATER NEARBY COULD HAVE IGNITED THE FUMES. TH... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 11, 2012
Incident date: Aug 6, 2012
THE PLASTIC MOUNTING PLATE HOLDING THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT DEVELOPED A HAIRLINE CRACK. THIS CRACK ALLOWED FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE TANK UNCONTROLLED, WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, WHERE A GAS WATER HEATER NEARBY COULD HAVE IGNITED THE FUMES. TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 11, 2012
Incident date: Aug 6, 2012
THE PLASTIC MOUNTING PLATE HOLDING THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT DEVELOPED A HAIRLINE CRACK. THIS CRACK ALLOWED FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE TANK UNCONTROLLED, WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, WHERE A GAS WATER HEATER NEARBY COULD HAVE IGNITED THE FUMES. TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 5, 2012
Incident date: Jul 5, 2012
DURING COMMUTING ALL LIGHTS OFF, NO TURN, NO STOP LIGHTS, THE BMW CANBUS SWITCH OFF COMPUTER, SPEEDOMETR, TACHOMETR AND ABS STOP WORKING. BATTERY SUPPLY/FEED ONLY ENGINE, AFTER FEW MINUTES ENGINE STOPS. BURNT SMOKE AND ODOR COME FROM ALTERNATOR. *TR
Fire
POWER TRAIN
May 30, 2012
Incident date: May 30, 2012
DURING USE LAST WEEKEND I NOTICED THE DRIVE BELT RIDING ABNORMALLY ON THE REAR DRIVE PULLEY. I DISASSEMBLED THE REAR DRIVE ON THE MOTORCYCLE TODAY AND FOUND THE BEARINGS AND REAR WHEEL SUPPORT SHAFT IN NEED OF COMPLETE REPLACEMENT. INVESTIGATION ON THE WEB READILY REVEALS DOZENS OF THREADS ON THIS... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 30, 2012
Incident date: May 30, 2012
DURING USE LAST WEEKEND I NOTICED THE DRIVE BELT RIDING ABNORMALLY ON THE REAR DRIVE PULLEY. I DISASSEMBLED THE REAR DRIVE ON THE MOTORCYCLE TODAY AND FOUND THE BEARINGS AND REAR WHEEL SUPPORT SHAFT IN NEED OF COMPLETE REPLACEMENT. INVESTIGATION ON THE WEB READILY REVEALS DOZENS OF THREADS ON THIS... Read more
WHEELS
Sep 10, 2011
Incident date: Aug 1, 2011
THE REAR WHEEL BEARING SEIZED CAUSING A CATASTROPHIC WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE PULLEY AND BELT DRIVE. I WAS TOLD BY BMW MOTORCYCLES OF ESCONDIDO, CA THAT THE INSIDES APPEARED TO HAVE "WELDED TOGETHER" WITH THE BEARING AND SHAFT "RUSTING TOGETHER." I WAS TOLD THAT THIS HAD NEVER BEEN AN ISSUE WITH ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 5, 2010
Incident date: Jul 30, 2010
BMW F800ST COMING OFF ROAD SPEED LIMIT 65 MPH DOWN RAMP SLOW DOWN TO 30 MPH BIKE STALLS RESTART 3 TIME STALL EACH TIME PARK BIKE OK AFTER 10 MIN. HAPPENS AGAIN NEXT DAY GOING AROUND TURN STALL REPEATEDLY UNIT BIKE IS PARK THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED ON BY OTHERS YET NO RECALL DOES SOMEONE HAVE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 4, 2010
Incident date: Jun 10, 2010
MY 2007 BMW F800ST MOTORCYCLE'S ENGINE IS CUTTING OUT WHILE THE BIKE IS IN MOTION. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS AT SPEEDS AS LOW AS 5MPH AND AS GREAT AS 60MPH. THE PROBLEM GENERALLY OCCURS WHEN DOWN SHIFTING OR COMPLETELY CLOSING THE THROTTLE AFTER THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE IS AT TEMPERATURE AND HAS BEEN RI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 20, 2008
Incident date: Jun 10, 2008
WHEN BRAKING OVER ROUGH SURFACES THE ABS RELEASES ALL FRONT BRAKE PRESSURE, RESULTING IN A NO BRAKES SITUATION. *TR
Technical Service Bulletins, 2007 BMW F800 ST
8 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 |
| 091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC | 1 |
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
| 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| 063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) | 1 |
SIB-11-03-08
Mar 1, 2013
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
BMW: CRANKCASE PRESSURE DIAGNOSIS AND INFORMATION FOR ALL VEHICLES. *RM UPDATED ON 4/24/2013. *KB
SIB-63-02-01
Aug 1, 2010
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM
SIB-16-02-09
Dec 1, 2009
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW VEHICLES: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIRS. WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING OR DELIVERY UNIT (SUCTION JET ASSEMBLY) DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WEL
SB-22487806-02
Mar 2, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW MOTORCYCLE: WHEN DISENGAGED, E.G. WHEN CHANGING GEAR OR ROLLING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP, THE ENGINE MAY CUT OUT; WHEN IDLING, THE ENGINE RUNS ON ONLY ONE CYCLINDER. (E SERIES (K71; K72). NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-17927831-02
Feb 25, 2009
045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
BMW MOTORCYCLE: WHEEL SPEED DEPENDENT, CLEARLY AUDIBLE CLANKING NOISE OCCURS WHEN BRAKING TO ADJUST SPEED. E SERIES (K25; K25/02; K25/03; K25/11; K25/12; K25/HP; K26; K27; K28; K29; K29/HP; K40; K41; K43; K43/HV; K44; K589/03; K71). NO MOD
16-001-08 (014)
Mar 1, 2008
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
BMW MOTORCYCLE: CHANGE TO ROUTING OF FUEL TANK BREATHER. IF FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE OF THE K7A IS TRAPPED B Y NEIGHBORING COMPONENTS, PRESSURE EQUALIZATION INSIDE THE FUEL TANK IS POSSIBLE ONLY TO A LIMITED EXTENT. *PE
SB-00-021-07
Nov 1, 2007
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
BMW MOTORCYCLE: ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING ETHANOL. BMW MOTORRAD HAS NO OBJECTION TO THE USE OF SI ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% ETHANOL AND IMPOSES NO WARRANTY RESTRICTIONS. ETHANOL MIXTURES IN PROPORTIONS HIGHER THAN 10%
US-11588817-02
Aug 17, 2007
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
BMW: EWS FAULT DISPLAY IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MOTORCYCLE DOES NOT START. EWS INTERMITTENTLY OR PERMANENTLY DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *PE
BMW F800 ST - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW F800 ST across all model years (2007, 2007).
2
Total Recalls
18
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths