1996 BMW R1100RSL Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1996 BMW R1100RSL. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 97V173000Oct 8, 19971,275 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
  Covers: BMW R1100RSL 1994–1996

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The owner's manual warns the rider not to leave the engine running unnecessarily when the motorcycle is stationary and to ride off immediately after starting.

  Possible consequence: If this warning is ignored and the engine is left running at an increased speed above idle while the motorcycle is at a standstill with the air stream required for cooling missing, the exhaust system temperature will rise considerable increasing the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Owners will be sent a warning label for their motorcycle and an owner's manual insert.

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