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BMW R1200 RT Recall 20V471: Fuel Pump Flange May Crack, Causing Leaks and Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 20V471, reported August 10, 2020, 16,926 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The fuel pump flange on certain BMW motorcycles that were previously repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy may crack. A crack can cause fuel to leak while the engine is running.

Fuel leaking near an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. If your motorcycle is affected, do not ride it until the fuel pump has been inspected and replaced. Owners can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for more information.

BMW will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the fuel pump(s), including the auxiliary fuel pump where applicable, with an improved version at no cost. The recall began January 18, 2021. You can also check your motorcycle's VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V471BMW of North America, LLC
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak while the engine is running.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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 Mega Moto US2009
BMW HP2 Megamoto200720082009
BMW HP2 Sport2007200820092010
BMW K 1600 GT2012
BMW K 1600 GTL2012
BMW K1200 GT2005200620072008
BMW K1200 R2005200620072008
BMW K1200 R Sport2005200620072008
BMW K1200 S2005200620072008
BMW K1300 GT200920102011
BMW K1300 S200920102011
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure2005200620072008200920102011
BMW R 1200 R200620072008200920102011
BMW R 1200 ST2005200620072008
BMW R1200 GS2005200620072008200920102011
BMW R1200 HP2200620072008
BMW R1200 RT2005200620072008200920102011
BMW R1200 S200620072008
BMW S 1000 RR20102011