Recall 00V-266
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recalled the 1998 BMW K1200RS: Engine and engine cooling (engine).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-266
- Reported
- September 12, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 188 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
Dealers will replace the sealing plugs with a stainless steel plug design.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed], option #5. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- BMW K1200RS 1998