NHTSA Campaign 13V549000
WHEELS
Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Nov 1, 2013 · 2,608 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
Bearing and axle wear may affect handling and control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | F 800 S | 2007 | 2,608 |
| BMW | F 800 S | 2008 | 2,608 |
| BMW | F 800 S | 2009 | 2,608 |
| BMW | F 800 ST | 2007 | 2,608 |
| BMW | F 800 ST | 2008 | 2,608 |
| BMW | F 800 ST | 2009 | 2,608 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V549000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.