NHTSA recall 97V173000
Engine And Engine Cooling · BMW of North America, LLC
Details
What's wrong: The owner's manual warns the rider not to leave the engine running unnecessarily when the motorcycle is stationary and to ride off immediately after starting.
Why it matters: If this warning is ignored and the engine is left running at an increased speed above idle while the motorcycle is at a standstill with the air stream required for cooling missing, the exhaust system temperature will rise considerable increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: Owners will be sent a warning label for their motorcycle and an owner's manual insert.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1994 Bmw R1100Rsl, 1995 Bmw R1100Rsl, 1996 Bmw R1100Rsl.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 97V173000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.