NHTSA Recall 00V266000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V266000; Date: Sep. 12, 2000
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 BMW K1200rs
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 188
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the sealing plugs with a stainless steel plug design.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began October 12, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117, option #5. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 12, 2000
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