Recall 98V294000: 1999 BMW R1100 S

Report received

Nov 10, 1998

Manufacturer

Bayerische motoren werke

Potentially affected

700vehicles

Model years

1999

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. If the engine backfires during the starting process, it is possible for either throttle body to loosen in its mount, or to disconnect from its mount. If this happens, the fuel line could be damaged or the line and injector could separate from each other, causing fuel leakage.

Possible consequence

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel distribution unit. In addition, the connection between the throttle body and the air inlet tube will be secured with two screws to prevent damage to the hose or injector should a backfire occur.

Affected model years

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

• 1999 BMW R1100 S4 complaints