NHTSA Recall 00V266000: Engine (engine and engine cooling)
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 188 vehicles. It affects 1998 BMW K1200RS.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V266000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE |
| Report received | September 12, 2000 |
| Owner notification | October 12, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the sealing plugs with a stainless steel plug design.
Notes
Owner notification began october 12, 2000.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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V266000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW K1200RS | 1998 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.