Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V342000 Reported July 25, 2008

Steering damper housing/muller prazision

Bmw Of North America, Llc · N/A · 428 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V342000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
428
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 25, 2008

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

If this occurred, the steering damper could become stiff increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the steering damper free of charge. the recall began during september 2008. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 08V342000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V342000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V342000?

NHTSA recall 08V342000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on July 25, 2008. It addresses: Steering damper housing/muller prazision. The recall affects approximately 428 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V342000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.