Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
K1200RS
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
98V258000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If An Ignition Source Was Present, A Fire Could Occur Resulting In Personal Injury.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Fuel Pump-To-Tank Gasket.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19970101
End Of Manufacture
19971031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1000
Date Owners Notified
19981230
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
19981014