NHTSA recall 00V-266 (00V266000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported September 12, 2000 - about 188 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V266000
Also written as: 00V-266
Reported: September 12, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~188
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE CYLINDER HEAD CONTAINS TWO SEALING PLUGS COVERING HOLES IN THE AREA NEAR THE SPARK PLUGS. ONE OR BOTH PLUGS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY SEATED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. EITHER OR BOTH OF THE SEALING PLUGS COULD LOOSEN OR COMPLETELY DETACH FROM THEIR MOUNTING POINT DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW COOLANT TO ESCAPE, TRAVEL ALONG THE ENGINE COVER, AND CONTACT THE REAR TIRE, REDUCING ITS TRACTION AND AFFECTING THE STABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE. IN ADDITION, THE LOSS OF COOLANT COULD LEAD TO INCREASED ENGINE OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND POSSIBLE OVERHEATING.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEALING PLUGS WITH A STAINLESS STEEL PLUG DESIGN.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-266 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

BMW K1200RS - 1998

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