Recall 98V258000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Defect in 1998-1998 BMW K1200RS
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,000 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 98V258000 |
| Manufacturer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,000 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP-TO-TANK GASKET.
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