1998 BMW R1100RT-P
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1998 BMW R1100RT-P. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1998 BMW R1100RT-P. Newest first.
Vehicle description: police motorcycles equipped with dunlop sportmax a rear tires, size 160/60 ZR18. these tires may have been installed on some of the vehicles as replacement equipment. the campaign IS limited to those sportmax a rear tires having date stamps of 189, 199, or 209. it IS possible that areas of reduced adhesion on the tread reinforcing…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this problem occurs, the rider may notice a vibration of the rear tire and depending on the degree of blistering, vehicle handling could also be affected. continued operation of the vehicle could lead to further weakening of the sidewall area and cause a further deterioration of the vehicle's handling.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear tire for the production date. if an affected tire IS found, it will be replaced. owner notification began june 28, 2001. 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 #4.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10030825BMW 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% can have an adverse effect on performance and can result in damage to components that come into contract with fuel. No warranty claims whatsoever for damage caused in this way will be accepted. No model years listed.
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