The fuel pump in your BMW motorcycle is the part that sends gasoline from the tank to your engine. The flange that connects it to the tank can crack and leak fuel.
Risk if Unfixed
If the flange cracks, fuel can leak out and ignite, causing a fire. This is a serious safety risk, especially on a motorcycle where flames could spread quickly.
Free Fix
BMW will inspect and repair the flange for free. If it's cracked, they'll either reinforce it or replace the entire fuel pump at no cost to you. You should contact BMW to schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
The brake lines in your motorcycle are the tubes that carry brake fluid from the master cylinder to the front brakes. In some 2007-2009 R and K series models, these lines might be prone to vibration, which could cause them to crack and leak over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If a leak goes unnoticed and the brake fluid reservoir runs dry, your front brakes might fail while you're riding. This could make it hard to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the old brake lines with new ones that have a protective sleeve to prevent damage. This repair is completely free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 R 1200 AND K 1200 SERIES MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2006 THROUGH MAY 2009. DUE TO THE CURRENT ROUTING OF THE FRONT BRAKE LINES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DURING RIDING, AND THEREFORE ASSOCIATED VIBRATION. THE BRAKE LINES COULD BE UNDER STRAIN. IF THE VIBRATION/STRAIN IS SIGNIFICANT, THE BRAKE LINE COULD SPLIT AND START TO DEVELOP A LEAK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS GOES UNNOTICED, AND THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR RUNS EMPTY, THE FRONT BRAKES COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW BRAKE LINES, CONTAINING A "SLEEVE" ALONG A PORTION OF THE LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
The wheel lugs and bolts on your motorcycle are what hold your rear wheel in place. In some older BMW models, if these bolts are over-tightened, the wheel mounting flange could crack.
Risk if Unfixed
If the flange cracks, the bolts may come loose, and your rear wheel could become detached, making your motorcycle unstable and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the old aluminum wheel flange with a stronger steel one, at no cost to you. Just schedule the repair when you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006 HP2 Enduro, 2008-2010 HP2 Sport, 2005-2008 K1200S, 2006-2008 K1200R, K1200GT, 2009-2011 K1300S, 2010-2011 K1300R, and 2009-2010 K1300GT motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the rear wheel mounting flange may crack if the rear wheel mounting bolts are over tightened.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
