Make : BMW | Model : K1200RS | Year : 1998 |
Build Dates : 19970201 - 19990831 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V264000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20001013 | Date Received by ODI: 20000912 | Date Added to Database: 20000914 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
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Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2368 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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