The defect
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.
The risk
Bearing and axle wear may affect handling and control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW F 800 S | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| BMW F 800 ST | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
Components: WHEELS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW F 800 S | 2007 | 2 | 1 |
| BMW F 800 S | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| BMW F 800 S | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| BMW F 800 ST | 2007 | 3 | 1 |
| BMW F 800 ST | 2008 | 10 | 2 |
| BMW F 800 ST | 2009 | 4 | 1 |
Other wheels recalls in 2013
9 of the 627 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2013 concerned the wheels; BMW of North America, LLC filed 347 campaigns in all.
| 13V597000 29 Nov 2013 | North American Bus Industries, Inc. |
| 13V507000 17 Oct 2013 | IRBIT MOTORWORKS OF AMERICA |
| 13V391000 30 Aug 2013 | Indian Motorcycle Company |
| 13V333000 1 Aug 2013 | Columbia Northwest, Inc. |
| 13V202000 16 May 2013 | General Motors LLC |
| 13V204000 15 May 2013 | John Evans Manufacturing Co. |
| 13V101000 20 Mar 2013 | Navistar, Inc. |
| 13V032000 29 Jan 2013 | Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2013