1999 BMW K1200RS Recall

Campaign:: 00V264000 on 09/13/2000
Component:: Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:: 01/31/1997 - 08/30/1999
Affected:: 2,368
Defect:: 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.
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.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: Owner notification began october 13, 2000. 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 1-800-831-1117, option #5. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1999 BMW K1200RS TSBs (2)

Bulletin:: SB-00-021-07
Component:: 090000 fuel system, other
Summary:: Bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty restrictions. ethanol mixtures in proportions higher than 10%
Bulletin:: MC62133778
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Map data should be stored on a 64 gb sd card. in garmin express the note appears that a maximum of 32 gb is possible.