Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V258000 Reported October 14, 1998

Bmw/fuel pump gasket

Bmw Of North America, Llc · Fuel System, Gasoline · 1,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
98V258000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
1,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 14, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motorcycles. during extended operation in high ambient temperature conditions, the area of the pump mounting surface of the fuel tank can deform, forming a gap between the tank mounting surface and the gasket, allowing fuel to escape from the tank at that area.

Safety Consequence

If an ignition source was present, a fire could occur resulting in personal injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the fuel pump-to-tank gasket.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 98V258000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 98V258000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 98V258000?

NHTSA recall 98V258000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on October 14, 1998. It addresses: Bmw/fuel pump gasket. The recall affects approximately 1,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V258000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.