Recall 97V-173: 1994–1996 BMW R1100RSL
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Oct 8, 1997, covering about 1,275 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
Owners will be sent a warning label for their motorcycle and an owner's manual insert.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin by the end of october 1997. Owners who do not receive the warning label and owner's manual insert 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 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
|---|---|
| Component | Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 97V173000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| BMW R1100RSL | 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 97V-173?
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.
How is recall 97V-173 fixed?
Owners will be sent a warning label for their motorcycle and an owner's manual insert.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.