Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #00V266000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V266000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 188 affected units, BMW/ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the sealing plugs with a stainless steel plug design.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V266000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

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

Subject: Bmw/engine coolant leakage

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 188

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the sealing plugs with a stainless steel plug design.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 00V266000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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