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Fire risk Published 18 Feb 1999 Ref JP-1207180

BMW: Engine Assembly

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Safety-critical recall — fire risk. If your vehicle is affected, contact your dealer before driving.
Country
Japan
Published
18 Feb 1999
Units affected
380
Reference
JP-1207180

Affected vehicles

BMW BMW R 1100 S 1998

Hazard

The intake manifold between the engine and air cleaner is improperly mounted. Continued use in this condition may cause backfire during engine startup, leading to detachment of the intake manifold and failure to start the engine. In the worst case, cracks may develop in the fuel line attached to the intake manifold, causing fuel leakage and potential fire.
Show original (日本語)
原動機とエアクリーナ間にある吸気管の取付が不適切なため、そのままの状態で使用を続 けると、原動機始動時にバック・ファイアーが発生した場合、当該吸気管が脱落して原動 機が始動できなくなり、最悪の場合、当該吸気管に取り付けられている燃料配管に亀裂が 生じ、燃料が漏れて火災に至るおそれがある。

Remedy

All vehicles: Secure the intake manifold and air cleaner with bolts.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、当該吸気管とエアクリーナの取付をねじ留めする。

Official source

View the official recall notice