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Motorcycle Recall - BMW Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID:  13V617000
Component:  Fuel System, Gasoline
Manufacturer:  BMW of North America, LLC
Recall Date: 12/12/2013
Potential Number of Units Affected: 50,184
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 Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Corrective Summary:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

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