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

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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

MAKE MODEL MODEL YEAR(S)
BMW HP2 ENDURO 2006
BMW HP2 MEGA MOTO US 2009
BMW HP2 MEGAMOTO 2007 – 2009
BMW HP2 SPORT 2007 – 2010
BMW K 1300 GT 2009 – 2011
BMW K 1300 S 2009 – 2011
BMW K 1600 GT 2012
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012
BMW K1200 GT 2005 – 2008
BMW K1200 R 2005 – 2008
BMW K1200 R SPORT 2005 – 2008
BMW K1200 S 2005 – 2008
BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE 2005
BMW R 1200 R 2009 – 2010
BMW R1200 GS 2005 – 2011
BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE 2006 – 2011
BMW R1200 HP2 2006 – 2008
BMW R1200 R 2006 – 2008, 2011
BMW R1200 RT 2005 – 2011
BMW R1200 S 2006 – 2008
BMW R1200 ST 2005 – 2008
BMW S1000 RR 2010 – 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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