NHTSA Recall 05V082000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V082000; Date: Mar. 3, 2005
Engine stalling, or a failure to start, could occur without prior warning. If stalling were to occur while the motorcycle was being driven, the rider would be unable to maintain speed or accelerate and a crash could occur without prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 BMW R 1200 Gs; 2005 BMW R1200 Gs
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 3,084
Recall Summary:
On certain motorcycles, the defect involves a water leak around the fuel pump that is integrated within the fuel tank. An o-ring seal attached to the pump's electronic housing does not meet specifications and water can bypass this seal and contact the pump electronics.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace a sealing ring. If the fuel pump electronic unit is corroded, it will be replaced free of charge. The recall began may 9, 2005. Additional my 2005 r1200 GS motorcycles were added to this recall in December 2005. Owners of my 2005 motorcycles will receive a notification during February 2006 through August 2006. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 9, 2005
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