Recall 00V264000: 1998–2000 BMW K1200RS

Report received

Sep 12, 2000

Manufacturer

Bayerische motoren werke

Potentially affected

2,368vehicles

Model years

1998–2000

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1998 BMW K1200RS6 complaints
• 1999 BMW K1200RS2 complaints
• 2000 BMW K1200RS4 complaints