Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Motorcycles. If The Engine Backfires During The Starting Process, It Is Possible For Either Throttle Body To Loosen In Its Mount, Or To Disconnect From Its Mount. If This Happens, The Fuel Line Could Be Damaged Or The Line And Injector Could Separate From Each Other, Causing Fuel Leakage.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
R1100 S
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
98V294000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
Fuel Leakage In The Presence Of An Ignition Source Can Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Fuel Distribution Unit. In Addition, The ConneCTIon Between The Throttle Body And The Air Inlet Tube Will Be Secured With Two Screws To Prevent Damage To The Hose Or Injector Should A Backfire Occur.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19980401
End Of Manufacture
19981101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
700
Date Owners Notified
19990401
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
19981110