Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
K1200RS
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
00V266000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Sealing Plugs With A Stainless Steel Plug Design.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19970320
End Of Manufacture
19970414
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
188
Date Owners Notified
20001012
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20000912