BMW 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled October 14, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98V258000 · BMW
Hazard
IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP-TO-TANK GASKET.
Units
1,000 units
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.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP-TO-TANK GASKET.
Product
BMW K1200RS
Manufacturer(s)
BMW of North America, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →