Globerider
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Not sure but hopefully this just effects a few bikes manufactured Sept 2008, possibly USA market - but then I'd guess all the front axels are built by the same supplier?
[As folks posted on Advrider:
http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.go...9V088-1013.pdf
BMW's own words:]
"Model Year Model: 2008 F 800GS
Inclusive Dates of Manufacture: Sep. 11,2008 -Sep. 16,2008"
"The problem involves the front axle shaft..."
NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V088000
Problem: BMW is recalling model year 2008 F800 GS motorcycles. The axle shaft wall thickness may not have been manufactured according to specifications. If the wall thickness was not sufficient, the axle shaft could deform and could break increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the axle shaft assembly and replace or repair the necessary components free of charge.
That's a pretty narrow range of manufacturing dates; and BMW's notice to NHTSA lists only manufacturing dates, not VIN. The headstock VIN label only reads by month/ year, e.g. "0908," so it seems the dealer will have to cross-check VIN against manufacturing date--or do you suppose 1-800-831-1117 will have that data?
[As folks posted on Advrider:
http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.go...9V088-1013.pdf
BMW's own words:]
"Model Year Model: 2008 F 800GS
Inclusive Dates of Manufacture: Sep. 11,2008 -Sep. 16,2008"
"The problem involves the front axle shaft..."
NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V088000
Problem: BMW is recalling model year 2008 F800 GS motorcycles. The axle shaft wall thickness may not have been manufactured according to specifications. If the wall thickness was not sufficient, the axle shaft could deform and could break increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the axle shaft assembly and replace or repair the necessary components free of charge.
That's a pretty narrow range of manufacturing dates; and BMW's notice to NHTSA lists only manufacturing dates, not VIN. The headstock VIN label only reads by month/ year, e.g. "0908," so it seems the dealer will have to cross-check VIN against manufacturing date--or do you suppose 1-800-831-1117 will have that data?