Recall 98V-258
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recalled the 1998 BMW K1200RS: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-258
- Reported
- October 14, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 1,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
If an ignition source was present, a fire could occur resulting in personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel pump-to-tank gasket.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed].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