BMW due to the routing of the fuel tank breather hose, pressure equalization inside the fuel tank is possible only to a limited extent.
The short version
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC reported a problem with the delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
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.
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 08V-241.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2008 | BMW F 800 ST |
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