1998 BMW R1200C Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1998 BMW R1200C. 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.

• 01V217000Jun 26, 20013,342 vehicles potentially affected
  Structure › Frame and members
  Covers: BMW R1200C 1998–1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with chrome-plated frames. Copper residue can remain in the tapped hole where the upper fork bridge attaches to the frame. Moisture can cause corrosion to occur between the copper residue and the aluminum frame. The stress of the connecting bolt attaching the upper fork to the frame could then decrease, leading to loosening, and ultimately, breakage of the bolt.

  Possible consequence: If this happened, the dynamic stability of the motorcycle would be affected and a loss of control could occur.

  Remedy: Dealers will ream the hole in the frame head and install a helicoil thread insert and a new bolt. Owner notification began december 13, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at…

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• 97V134000Aug 8, 1997973 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic
  Covers: BMW R1200C 1998, K1200RS 1998

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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