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NHTSA recall 98V294000

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

BMW R1100 S

Reported Nov 10, 1998700 vehicles affectedBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKEBuilt Apr 1, 1998 – Nov 1, 1998

The defect

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.

The risk

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

The remedy

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.

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Vehicles in this recall

BMW R1100 S
1999

Notes

Owner notification began april 1, 1999. 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).