Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
R757
Year
1977
Recall Campaign Number
77V094000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Modify The Gas Cap To Prevent Pressure Build-Up, At No Cost To The Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1835
Date Owners Notified
19010101
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
19770617