Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
R 1200 GS
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
05V082000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20031103
End Of Manufacture
20040629
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3084
Date Owners Notified
20050509
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20050303