Defect Description For Recall
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 Point Where The Fuel Tank Is Shaped To Provide Clearance For The Rear Wheel, Then, In Combination With A Large Payload, The Bottom Of The Tank Could Rub Against The Rear Wheel.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
F800 ST
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
08V241000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Reroute The Fuel Tank Breather Hose. The Recall Began During August 2008. Owners May Contact BMW At 1-800-331-1117.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20060803
End Of Manufacture
20071108
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1980
Date Owners Notified
20080801
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20080602