Vehicle recall 00V264000 · September 12, 2000

1998-2000 BMW K 1200 RS

Vehicle description: motorcycles.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: Owner notification began October 13, 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).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 00V264000
Reported to NHTSA: September 12, 2000
Filed by: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Owner notification: October 13, 2000
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,368
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Recall 00V264000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

BMW K 1200 RS (1998-2000): 2000, 1999, 1998

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