Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #00V264000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V264000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 2,368 affected units, BMW/OIL THERMOSTAT SNAP RING, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motorcycles. a spring-loaded thermostatic element in the oil thermostat housing is held in place by a cover that is retained by a snap ring. the snap ring may not have been properly installed during production. during vehicle operation, the snap ring could unseat, allowing the cover to loosen or detach, resulting in loss of the entire oil volume.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the snap ring installation and if the snap ring is not fully seated, the complete oil pump intermediate flange will be replaced.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V264000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2000-09-12T00:00:00

Subject: Bmw/oil thermostat snap ring

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 2,368

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. a spring-loaded thermostatic element in the oil thermostat housing is held in place by a cover that is retained by a snap ring. the snap ring may not have been properly installed during production. during vehicle operation, the snap ring could unseat, allowing the cover to loosen or detach, resulting in loss of the entire oil volume.

Consequence Summary: Engine damage could occur if the engine is not immediately switched off. in addition, oil could travel along the engine cover and ultimately contact the rear tire, reducing its traction and affecting the stability of the motorcycle, possibly resulting in a crash and personal injury.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the snap ring installation and if the snap ring is not fully seated, the complete oil pump intermediate flange will be replaced.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-e2kf-qhvf-ks7z

NHTSA ID: 00V264000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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