Bmw recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- 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
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V471000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 10, 2020
- Owners notified
- Jan 18, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 16,926
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw recall: Suspension Oct 8, 2010
- Bmw recall: Wheels Mar 11, 2015
- Bmw recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 12, 2013
- Bmw recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Oct 5, 2012
- Bmw recall: Equipment Mar 21, 2018
- Bmw recall: Exterior lighting Aug 21, 2017
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.