EggChaser
Registered user
for '06 through '08
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recall...rchtype=quicksearch&summary=true&refurl=email
The report date on the web link is today but text says 5th Aug.
Adv Rider thread I lifted it from:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=493861
Text of recall:
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
BMW / R1200 GS 2006-2008
Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Mfr's Report Date: AUG 05, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V319000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Potential Number of Units Affected:
Summary:
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2008 R1200 GS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JANUARY 2008. THE SEALING OF THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL UNIT HOUSING MIGHT BE INSUFFICIENT AND WATER COULD INTRUDE INTO THE CONTROL UNIT HOUSING CREATING A HUMID ATMOSPHERE. UNDER SUCH CONDITIONS, THE FUEL PUMP COULD CORRODE AND THEN FAIL.
Consequence:
FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP WILL CAUSE INADEQUATE FUEL TO REACH THE ENGINE AND CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING. A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WITHOUT WARNING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A REMEDY OR NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recall...rchtype=quicksearch&summary=true&refurl=email
The report date on the web link is today but text says 5th Aug.
Adv Rider thread I lifted it from:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=493861
Text of recall:
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
BMW / R1200 GS 2006-2008
Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Mfr's Report Date: AUG 05, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V319000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Potential Number of Units Affected:
Summary:
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2008 R1200 GS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JANUARY 2008. THE SEALING OF THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL UNIT HOUSING MIGHT BE INSUFFICIENT AND WATER COULD INTRUDE INTO THE CONTROL UNIT HOUSING CREATING A HUMID ATMOSPHERE. UNDER SUCH CONDITIONS, THE FUEL PUMP COULD CORRODE AND THEN FAIL.
Consequence:
FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP WILL CAUSE INADEQUATE FUEL TO REACH THE ENGINE AND CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING. A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WITHOUT WARNING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A REMEDY OR NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Mine is a 2009.
