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NHTSA 01V198📅 Jul 2, 2001

2000–2001 BMW R1100RT-P recall: tires

⚠️ What's wrong

Vehicle description: police motorcycles equipped with dunlop sportmax a rear tires, size 160/60 ZR18. These tires may have been installed on some of the vehicles as replacement equipment. The campaign is limited to those sportmax a rear tires having date stamps of 189, 199, or 209. It is possible that areas of reduced adhesion on the tread reinforcing cushion strips may have resulted during production of the tires. This could lead to localized separations and blisters where the tread joins the sidewall.

💥 The risk

If this problem occurs, the rider may notice a vibration of the rear tire and depending on the degree of blistering, vehicle handling could also be affected. Continued operation of the vehicle could lead to further weakening of the sidewall area and cause a further deterioration of the vehicle's handling.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect the rear tire for the production date. If an affected tire is found, it will be replaced. Owner notification began june 28, 2001. 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 #4.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
01V198000
Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Vehicles affected
990
Component
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Owner phone
1-800-831-1117
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 28, 2001
Built
Oct 1, 1997 – Dec 31, 2000
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 01V198 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 01V198?

2000–2001 BMW R1100RT-P. 990 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized BMW dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-831-1117.