NHTSA recall 98V-258 (98V258000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported October 14, 1998 - about 1,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V258000
Also written as: 98V-258
Reported: October 14, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~1,000
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP-TO-TANK GASKET.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-258 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

BMW K1200RS - 1998

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