Campaign 13V-617

In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped) could develop cracks and leak fuel

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Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped) could develop cracks and leak fuel.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

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: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 13V617000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

18 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about fuel system on these vehicles: 181, of which 4 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 13V-617
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
BMWHP2 Enduro20060
BMWHP2 Megamoto2008 to 20090
BMWHP2 Sport2008 to 20100
BMWK 1200 GT2006 to 20085
BMWK 1200 R2006 to 20082
BMWK 1200 R Sport20071
BMWK 1200 S2005 to 20080
BMWK 1300 GT2009 to 20114
BMWK 1300 S2009 to 20114
BMWK 1600 GT20126
BMWK 1600 GTL201210
BMWR 1200 GS2005 to 201143
BMWR 1200 GS Adventure2006 to 201117
BMWR 1200 R2007 to 201114
BMWR 1200 RT2005 to 201168
BMWR 1200 S20071
BMWR 1200 ST2005 to 20074
BMWS 1000 RR2010 to 20112
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.