1998 BMW K1200RS recall: tank assembly
Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on October 14, 1998. It covers about 1,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,000
- reported
- Oct 14, 1998
- owners notified
- Dec 30, 1998
- related complaints
- 4
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
Affected vehicles
- BMW K1200RS 1998 1998
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 98V258000
Is there a recall on the 1998 BMW K1200RS tank assembly?
Yes. Recall 98V258000, reported on October 14, 1998, covers about 1,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V258000?
Dealers will replace the fuel pump-to-tank gasket.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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