1998 BMW K1200RS MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #00V266000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE CYLINDER HEAD CONTAINS TWO SEALING PLUGS COVERING HOLES IN THE AREA NEAR THE SPARK PLUGS. ONE OR BOTH PLUGS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY SEATED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. EITHER OR BOTH OF THE SEALING PLUGS COULD LOOSEN OR COMPLETELY DETACH FROM THEIR MOUNTING POINT DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.
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| Motorcycle |
1998 BMW K1200RS |
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| Manufacturer |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Manufactured between |
3/20/1997 - 4/14/1997 |
| Recalled on |
9/14/2000 |
| Influenced by |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Owners Notified on |
10/12/2000 |
| # Affected |
188 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE CYLINDER HEAD CONTAINS TWO SEALING PLUGS COVERING HOLES IN THE AREA NEAR THE SPARK PLUGS. ONE OR BOTH PLUGS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY SEATED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. EITHER OR BOTH OF THE SEALING PLUGS COULD LOOSEN OR COMPLETELY DETACH FROM THEIR MOUNTING POINT DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW COOLANT TO ESCAPE, TRAVEL ALONG THE ENGINE COVER, AND CONTACT THE REAR TIRE, REDUCING ITS TRACTION AND AFFECTING THE STABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE. IN ADDITION, THE LOSS OF COOLANT COULD LEAD TO INCREASED ENGINE OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND POSSIBLE OVERHEATING. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEALING PLUGS WITH A STAINLESS STEEL PLUG DESIGN. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 12, 2000.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, OPTION #5. 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 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
1998 BMW K1200RS Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
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