Defect Description For Recall
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 Detach, Resulting In Loss Of The Entire Oil Volume.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
K1200RS
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
00V264000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Effect Of Defect
Engine Damage Could Occur If The Engine Is Not Immediately Switched Off. In Addition, Oil Could Travel Along The Engine Cover And Ultimately Contact The Rear Tire, Reducing Its TrAction And AffeCTIng The Stability Of The Motorcycle, Possibly Resulting In A Crash And Personal Injury.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Snap Ring Installation And If The Snap Ring Is Not Fully Seated, The Complete Oil Pump Intermediate Flange Will Be Replaced.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19970201
End Of Manufacture
19990831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2368
Date Owners Notified
20001013
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20000912