Vehicle recall 00V266000 · September 12, 2000

1998 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. 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: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the sealing plugs with a stainless steel plug design.
Notes: Owner notification began October 12, 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: 00V266000
Reported to NHTSA: September 12, 2000
Filed by: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Owner notification: October 12, 2000
Vehicles potentially affected: 188
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Recall 00V266000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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BMW K 1200 RS (1998): 1998

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