1998 BMW K1200RS Recall - Campaign #98V258000

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1998 BMW K1200RS MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #98V258000

RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. DURING EXTENDED OPERATION IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS, THE AREA OF THE PUMP MOUNTING SURFACE OF THE FUEL TANK CAN DEFORM, FORMING A GAP BETWEEN THE TANK MOUNTING SURFACE AND THE GASKET, ALLOWING FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE TANK AT THAT AREA.

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Motorcycle 1998 BMW K1200RS Manufacturer BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE Manufactured between 1/1/1997 - 10/31/1997 Recalled on 10/15/1998 Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION Owners Notified on 12/30/1998 # Affected 1,000 Recalled for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. DURING EXTENDED OPERATION IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS, THE AREA OF THE PUMP MOUNTING SURFACE OF THE FUEL TANK CAN DEFORM, FORMING A GAP BETWEEN THE TANK MOUNTING SURFACE AND THE GASKET, ALLOWING FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE TANK AT THAT AREA. Consequences IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY. Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP-TO-TANK GASKET. Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN BY THE END OF DECEMBER 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). See also 1998 BMW K1200RS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1998 BMW K1200RS Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE 1998 BMW K1200RS Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE View All BMW K1200RS Recalls