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  NHTSA Recall 77V094000

NHTSA Campaign Id 77V094000; Date: Jun. 17, 1977

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1977 BMW R100 1977 BMW R1005 1977 BMW R1007 1977 BMW R100R5 1977 BMW R607 1977 BMW R757

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap

Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke

Affected Units:: 1,835

icon3 Recall Summary:

The filler caps which have relief pressure valves incorporated may allow pressure build-up in the gas tank. This pressure may be greater than the closing pressure of the float valve in the carburetor, which could cause overflooding.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealer will modify the gas cap to prevent pressure build-up, at no cost to the owner.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: motorcycles. System: fuel; filler caps. Consequences of defect: gas overflow, in the presence of an ignition source,could result in a fire, vehicle damage, and serious personal injury. Note: owner should refer to page 15 of the rider"s manual concerning filling ofthe gas tank. The tank should be kept at a level 1/4 to 1/2 inch below thefiller neck when refueling.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 1, 1901

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