1998 BMW K1200RS recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 1998 BMW K1200RS, covering 4,529 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 00V264000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the sealing plugs with a stainless steel plug design.
Recall number 00V266000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If an ignition source was present, a fire could occur resulting in personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump-to-tank gasket.
Recall number 98V258000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. The adjusting screw for the pressure point of either the brake or clutch levers may not be sufficiently tight, due to grease contamination of the threads.
- Risk
- The screw(s) can back out over time while the vehicle is being operated causing a change in the pressure point of the master cylinder for the clutch and/or front brake increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will check the adjustment screws of the front brake and clutch levers for movement. If the screws are tight, no further action will be taken. If a screw is found to be loose, it will be removed, cleaned and reinstalled with new loctite.
Recall number 97V134000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 BMW K1200RS recalls
How do I check if my 1998 BMW K1200RS has an open recall?
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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1998 BMW K1200RS have?
4, covering engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic.
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