NHTSA recall 98V-294 (98V294000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported November 10, 1998 - about 700 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V294000
Also written as: 98V-294
Reported: November 10, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~700
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. IF THE ENGINE BACKFIRES DURING THE STARTING PROCESS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR EITHER THROTTLE BODY TO LOOSEN IN ITS MOUNT, OR TO DISCONNECT FROM ITS MOUNT. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE FUEL LINE COULD BE DAMAGED OR THE LINE AND INJECTOR COULD SEPARATE FROM EACH OTHER, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE.

Why it is dangerous

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION UNIT. IN ADDITION, THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE THROTTLE BODY AND THE AIR INLET TUBE WILL BE SECURED WITH TWO SCREWS TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE HOSE OR INJECTOR SHOULD A BACKFIRE OCCUR.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-294 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

BMW R1100 S - 1999

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