Bmw F800 St 2007-2009

Model F800 St made by Bmw got 33 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 9 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, fuel/propulsion system and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, steering.

Car model


Name Recalls Bulletins Consumer Complaints
Bmw F800 St 2007 2 9 33
Bmw F800 St 2008 0 0 4
Bmw F800 St 2009 0 0 3

Model 2007

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
08V241000BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLCfrom 08/03/2006 to 11/08/2007V (Vehicle)198008/01/2008MFRBMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC06/02/200806/03/2008
Defect SummaryBmw 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.
Consequence SummaryIf 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers will reroute the fuel tank breather hose. the recall began during august 2008. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-331-1117.
NotesCustomers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
STEERING
08V342000BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLCfrom 03/26/2007 to 05/05/2007V (Vehicle)42809/01/2008MFRBMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC07/25/200807/25/2008
Defect SummaryBmw 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.
Consequence SummaryIf this occurred, the steering damper could become stiff increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the steering damper free of charge. the recall began during september 2008. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
US-11588817-0208/17/200710026041Bmw: ews fault display in the instrument cluster. motorcycle does not start. ews intermittently or permanently displayed in the instrument cluster. *pe09/25/2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
SB-22487806-0203/02/200910029705Bmw motorcycle: when disengaged, e.g. when changing gear or rolling the vehicle to a stop, the engine may cut out; when idling, the engine runs on only one cyclinder. (e series (k71; k72). no model years listed. *pe07/13/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV)
SIB-11-03-0812/01/201010038217Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm06/10/2011
SIB-11-03-0812/01/201010038217Ready06/10/2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SIB-63-02-0108/01/201010037025Ready04/27/2011
SIB-63-02-0108/01/201010037025Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm04/27/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
SB-00-021-0711/01/200710030825Bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty restrictions. ethanol mixtures in proportions higher than 10%12/07/2009
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
16-001-08 (014)03/01/200810026303Bmw motorcycle: change to routing of fuel tank breather. if fuel tank breather hose of the k7a is trapped b y neighboring components, pressure equalization inside the fuel tank is possible only to a limited extent. *pe10/16/2008
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC
SB-17927831-0202/25/200910029706Bmw motorcycle: wheel speed dependent, clearly audible clanking noise occurs when braking to adjust speed. e series (k25; k25/02; k25/03; k25/11; k25/12; k25/hp; k26; k27; k28; k29; k29/hp; k40; k41; k43; k43/hv; k44; k589/03; k71). no mod07/13/2009

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
08/06/201271001
 The plastic mounting plate holding the fuel pump and fuel gauge sending unit developed a hairline crack. this crack allowed fuel to escape from the tank uncontrolled, which could cause a fire. the motorcycle was parked in the garage, where a gas water heater nearby could have ignited the fumes. this crack was not caused by any contact or pressure from any other component of the motorcycle as it is protected beneath the seat and a substantial recess in the fuel tank. the local dealership admitted that they replace as many as two of these cracked mounting plates per month. this condition was not found on any recall notification that we are aware of. unfortunately, this mounting plate is not available separately, as it is a component assembly of the fuel pump and sending unit, costing nearly $1000 to replace. *tr
08/06/20127100
 The plastic mounting plate holding the fuel pump and fuel guage sending unit developed a hairline crack. this crack allowed fuel to escape from the tank uncontrolled, which could cause a fire. the motorcycle was parked in the garage, where a gas water heater nearby could have ignited the fumes. this crack was not caused by any contact or pressure from any other component of the motorcycle as it is protected beneath the seat and a substantial recess in the fuel tank. the local dealership admitted that they replace as many as two of these cracked mounting plates per month. this condition was not found on any recall notification that we are aware of. unfortunately, this mounting plate is not available separately, as it is a component assembly of the fuel pump and sending unit, costing nearly $1000 to replace.
07/05/201295001
 During commuting all lights off, no turn, no stop lights, the bmw canbus switch off computer, speedometr, tachometr and abs stop working. battery supply/feed only engine, after few minutes engine stops. burnt smoke and odor come from alternator. *tr
07/05/20129500
 During commuting all lights off, no turn, no stop lights, the bmw canbus switch off computer, speedometr, tachometr and abs stop working. battery supply/feed only engine, after few minutes engine stops. burnt smoke and odor come from alternator.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
08/06/201271001
 The plastic mounting plate holding the fuel pump and fuel gauge sending unit developed a hairline crack. this crack allowed fuel to escape from the tank uncontrolled, which could cause a fire. the motorcycle was parked in the garage, where a gas water heater nearby could have ignited the fumes. this crack was not caused by any contact or pressure from any other component of the motorcycle as it is protected beneath the seat and a substantial recess in the fuel tank. the local dealership admitted that they replace as many as two of these cracked mounting plates per month. this condition was not found on any recall notification that we are aware of. unfortunately, this mounting plate is not available separately, as it is a component assembly of the fuel pump and sending unit, costing nearly $1000 to replace. *tr
08/06/20127100
 The plastic mounting plate holding the fuel pump and fuel guage sending unit developed a hairline crack. this crack allowed fuel to escape from the tank uncontrolled, which could cause a fire. the motorcycle was parked in the garage, where a gas water heater nearby could have ignited the fumes. this crack was not caused by any contact or pressure from any other component of the motorcycle as it is protected beneath the seat and a substantial recess in the fuel tank. the local dealership admitted that they replace as many as two of these cracked mounting plates per month. this condition was not found on any recall notification that we are aware of. unfortunately, this mounting plate is not available separately, as it is a component assembly of the fuel pump and sending unit, costing nearly $1000 to replace.
POWER TRAIN
05/30/201216000
 During use last weekend i noticed the drive belt riding abmormally on the rear drive pulley. i disassembled the rear drive on the motorcycle today and found the bearings and rear wheel support shaft in need of complete replacement. investigation on the web readily reveals dozens of threads on this subject, with results of failures including complete wheel lockup at highway speed. simply do a search using bmw f800 bearing failure and primary results encountered will be for the rear wheel bearings - several pages of them. the rear support axle was redesigned with new shipments in mid 2009, however, bmw designates this as an improvement not a correction of defect. these failures are almost all on pre 2009 models and generally occur at low mileage such as this machine. failure of this component can readily cause a complete lockup of the rear wheel as reported by several riders, resulting in serious injury or death. bmw refuses to provide parts or labor for corrective measures, nor admit defect. they continuously blame the owners for improper washing procedures and have refused repairs on machines which have not had their annual maintenance inspections performed at authorized dealers. removed parts are being retained in case evaluation is necessary at a later date.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
06/10/20086501
 When braking over rough surfaces the abs releases all front brake pressure, resulting in a no brakes situation. *tr
STRUCTURE
08/06/201271001
 The plastic mounting plate holding the fuel pump and fuel gauge sending unit developed a hairline crack. this crack allowed fuel to escape from the tank uncontrolled, which could cause a fire. the motorcycle was parked in the garage, where a gas water heater nearby could have ignited the fumes. this crack was not caused by any contact or pressure from any other component of the motorcycle as it is protected beneath the seat and a substantial recess in the fuel tank. the local dealership admitted that they replace as many as two of these cracked mounting plates per month. this condition was not found on any recall notification that we are aware of. unfortunately, this mounting plate is not available separately, as it is a component assembly of the fuel pump and sending unit, costing nearly $1000 to replace. *tr
SUSPENSION
05/30/201216000
 During use last weekend i noticed the drive belt riding abmormally on the rear drive pulley. i disassembled the rear drive on the motorcycle today and found the bearings and rear wheel support shaft in need of complete replacement. investigation on the web readily reveals dozens of threads on this subject, with results of failures including complete wheel lockup at highway speed. simply do a search using bmw f800 bearing failure and primary results encountered will be for the rear wheel bearings - several pages of them. the rear support axle was redesigned with new shipments in mid 2009, however, bmw designates this as an improvement not a correction of defect. these failures are almost all on pre 2009 models and generally occur at low mileage such as this machine. failure of this component can readily cause a complete lockup of the rear wheel as reported by several riders, resulting in serious injury or death. bmw refuses to provide parts or labor for corrective measures, nor admit defect. they continuously blame the owners for improper washing procedures and have refused repairs on machines which have not had their annual maintenance inspections performed at authorized dealers. removed parts are being retained in case evaluation is necessary at a later date.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
08/06/20127100
 The plastic mounting plate holding the fuel pump and fuel guage sending unit developed a hairline crack. this crack allowed fuel to escape from the tank uncontrolled, which could cause a fire. the motorcycle was parked in the garage, where a gas water heater nearby could have ignited the fumes. this crack was not caused by any contact or pressure from any other component of the motorcycle as it is protected beneath the seat and a substantial recess in the fuel tank. the local dealership admitted that they replace as many as two of these cracked mounting plates per month. this condition was not found on any recall notification that we are aware of. unfortunately, this mounting plate is not available separately, as it is a component assembly of the fuel pump and sending unit, costing nearly $1000 to replace.
WHEELS
08/01/201129100
 The rear wheel bearing seized causing a catastrophic wheel separation from the pulley and belt drive. i was told by bmw motorcyles of escondido, ca that the insides appeared to have welded together with the bearing and shaft rusting together. i was told that this had never been an issue with other bikes that they have seen. however, numerous online forums indicate that this is a widely known issue.