1998 BMW K1200RS recalls
The 1998 BMW K1200RS is affected by 4 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
At a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 4
- Most recent
- September 12, 2000
Source: NHTSA recall records
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Part | Problem | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00V-264 | September 12, 2000 | Engine and engine cooling (engine) | Vehicle description: motorcycles. A spring-loaded thermostatic element in the oil thermostat housing is held in place by a cover that is retained by a snap ring. The snap ring may not have been properly installed during production. During vehicle operation, the snap ring could unseat, allowing the cover to loosen or… | 2,368 |
| 00V-266 | September 12, 2000 | 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… | 188 |
| 98V-258 | October 14, 1998 | 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. | 1,000 |
| 97V-134 | August 8, 1997 | Service brakes, hydraulic | Vehicle description: motorcycles. The adjusting screw for the pressure point of either the brake or clutch levers may not be sufficiently tight, due to grease contamination of the threads. | 973 |