NHTSA Recall 09V319000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V319000; Date: Aug. 7, 2009
Failure of the fuel pump will cause inadequate fuel to reach the engine and cause the engine to stop running. A loss of engine power without warning could increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 BMW R1200 Gs; 2007 BMW R1200 Gs; 2008 BMW R1200 Gs
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 4,839
Recall Summary:
BMW is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 r1200 GS motorcycles manufactured between August 2006 and January 2008. The sealing of the fuel pump control unit housing might be insufficient and water could intrude into the control unit housing creating a humid atmosphere. Under such conditions, the fuel pump could corrode and then fail.
How to Fix:
BMW will notify owners and replace the fuel pump control unit free of charge. The safety recall began on November 9, 2009. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Recall Notes:
Owners 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: Nov 9, 2009
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