# Recalls that may apply to the 1996 BMW R 1100 RS

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [97V173000](/recalls/nhtsa/97V173000.md), 1997-10-08: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  MOTORCYCLES.  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. Built 1993\-06\-01 to 1996\-05\-30.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [1997196](/recalls/tc/1997196.md), 1997-11-13: Other. On certain motorcycles, if contrary to the instructions in the owner's manual, the engine is left running at an increased speed above idle \(e.g., by operating the choke longer than necessary to obtain a smooth idle\) while the vehicle is stationary, it is possible for the temperature of the exhaust system to rise considerably and cause fairing components to catch fire.  Correction: A warning label to be installed on affected vehicles and an owner's manual insert with additional warning will be mailed to owners.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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