Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Motorcycles. The Owner’S Manual Warns The Rider Not To Leave The Engine Running Unnecessarily When The Motorcycle Is Stationary And To Ride Off Immediately After Starting.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
R1100RSL
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
97V173000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Effect Of Defect
If This Warning Is Ignored And The Engine Is Left Running At An Increased Speed Above Idle While The Motorcycle Is At A Standstill With The Air Stream Required For Cooling Missing, The Exhaust System Temperature Will Rise Considerable Increasing The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
Owners Will Be Sent A Warning Label For Their Motorcycle And An Owner’S Manual Insert.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19930601
End Of Manufacture
19960530
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1275
Date Owners Notified
19971218
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
19971008