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30-06-2007, 10:39 AM
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Report Date : June 29, 2007 at 08:36 PM NHTSA Action Number : PE07031 NHTSA Action Number : PE07031 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A Make / Models : Model/Build Years: BMW / R SERIES 2000-2007 Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE Component : ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Date Investigation Opened : June 21, 2007 Date Investigation Closed : Open Summary: ODI IS AWARE OF ALLEGED SUBJECT VEHICLE FIRE-EVENTS APPARENTLY DUE TO A MELTED OIL LEVEL SIGHT “GLASS” DURING PERIODS OF EXTENDED ENGINE IDLING. OIL DRAINS FROM THE ENGINE CRANKCASE, THROUGH THE MELTED SIGHT GLASS. IT THEN COATS THE EXHAUST SYSTEM (INCLUDING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER) AND IGNITES. THIS SCENERIO IS ALSO DESCRIBED IN A (CONFIDENTIAL) NUMBER OF FIELD REPORTS PROVIDED TO NHTSA BY BMW PURSUANT TO THE EWR REQUIREMENTS. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE ALLEGATIONS WE HAVE OPENED THIS PE. Don't know if this applies to Aus BMW bikes, but any FF who own Bimmers, check with your Bimmer service dept... |
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30-06-2007, 10:49 AM
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Ouch! goes to show even some of the fancier gear in general do have faults. I hope its not another case of the ford exploder and no one was injured
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01-07-2007, 12:55 AM
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Im glad they put a decent sight glass in my 1987 Yamaha XT 250, or I would be stuffed by now, so much for BMW quality, hey?
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BMW Recalling R Series Bikes ..
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