Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #97V173000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V173000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 1,275 affected units, BMW MOTORCYCLE/FIRE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motorcycles. the owner's manual warns the rider not to leave the engine running unnecessarily when the motorcycle is stationary and to ride off immediately after starting.

Corrective Action

Owners will be sent a warning label for their motorcycle and an owner's manual insert.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V173000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 1997-10-08T00:00:00

Subject: Bmw motorcycle/fire

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 1,275

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the owner's manual warns the rider not to leave the engine running unnecessarily when the motorcycle is stationary and to ride off immediately after starting.

Consequence Summary: If this warning is ignored and the engine is left running at an increased speed above idle while the motorcycle is at a standstill with the air stream required for cooling missing, the exhaust system temperature will rise considerable increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action: Owners will be sent a warning label for their motorcycle and an owner's manual insert.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-di4a.qsxw~8zm7

NHTSA ID: 97V173000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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