The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·13V549000·Announced 2013-11-01

BMW Recalls 2007-2009 F 800 S and ST Motorcycles for Wheel Bearing Wear

BMW is recalling 2,608 motorcycles because rear wheel drive bearings and axles may wear due to incorrect tolerances, potentially affecting handling and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (bearing and axle wear) that affects handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects or significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 F 800 S and F 800 ST motorcycles manufactured between August 2006 and January 2009. The recall involves 2,608 vehicles.

The defect is caused by incorrect tolerances in the rear wheel drive bearing and rear axle, which may lead to wear. This wear can affect the handling and control of the motorcycle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

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 contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email [email protected] for more information.

The recalled product

Product
BMW F 800 ST, F 800 S
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
2,608

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • F 800 ST
  • F 800 S

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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