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BMW R1200 RT Recall 13V617: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 13V617, reported December 12, 2013, 50,184 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V617BMW of North America, LLC
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Problem
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.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
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 [email protected].
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

BMW HP2 Enduro2006
BMW HP2 Megamoto20082009
BMW HP2 Sport200820092010
BMW K 1600 GT2012
BMW K 1600 GTL2012
BMW K1200 GT200620072008
BMW K1200 R200620072008
BMW K1200 R Sport2007
BMW K1200 S2005200620072008
BMW K1300 GT200920102011
BMW K1300 S200920102011
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure200620072008200920102011
BMW R 1200 R20072008200920102011
BMW R 1200 ST200520062007
BMW R1200 GS2005200620072008200920102011
BMW R1200 RT2005200620072008200920102011
BMW R1200 S2007
BMW S 1000 RR20102011