BMW Recall 16,926 motorcycles due to increased the risk of a fire

WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 21, 2020 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –

BMW Recall: Fuel Pump Flange may Leak

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V471000

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected: 16,926

MAKEMODELMODEL YEAR(S)
BMWHP2 ENDURO2006
BMWHP2 MEGA MOTO US2009
BMWHP2 MEGAMOTO2007 – 2009
BMWHP2 SPORT2007 – 2010
BMWK 1300 GT2009 – 2011
BMWK 1300 S2009 – 2011
BMWK 1600 GT2012
BMWK 1600 GTL2012
BMWK1200 GT2005 – 2008
BMWK1200 R2005 – 2008
BMWK1200 R SPORT2005 – 2008
BMWK1200 S2005 – 2008
BMWR 1200 GS ADVENTURE2005
BMWR 1200 R2009 – 2010
BMWR1200 GS2005 – 2011
BMWR1200 GS ADVENTURE2006 – 2011
BMWR1200 HP22006 – 2008
BMWR1200 R2006 – 2008, 2011
BMWR1200 RT2005 – 2011
BMWR1200 S2006 – 2008
BMWR1200 ST2005 – 2008
BMWS1000 RR2010 – 2011

Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak while the engine is running.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 2, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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