| Make : BMW | Model : K1200RS | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19970101 - 19971031 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V258000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19981230 | Date Received by ODI: 19981014 | Date Added to Database: 19981015 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP-TO-TANK GASKET. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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