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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 05V082📅 Mar 10, 2005

2004 BMW R 1200 GS & 2005 BMW R1200 GS recall: fuel system

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain motorcycles, the defect involves a water leak around the fuel pump that is integrated within the fuel tank. An o-ring seal attached to the pump's electronic housing does not meet specifications and water CAN bypass this seal and contact the pump electronics.

💥 The risk

Engine stalling, or a failure to start, could occur without prior warning. If stalling were to occur while the motorcycle was being driven, the rider would be unable to maintain speed or accelerate and a crash could occur without prior warning.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace a sealing ring. If the fuel pump electronic unit is corroded, it will be replaced free of charge. The recall began may 9, 2005. Additional my 2005 R1200 GS motorcycles were added to this recall in december 2005. Owners of my 2005 motorcycles will receive a notification during february 2006 through august 2006. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V082000
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Vehicles affected
3,084
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Owner phone
1-800-831-1117
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 9, 2005
Built
Jul 1, 2004 – Jan 1, 2005
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V082 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V082?

2004 BMW R 1200 GS & 2005 BMW R1200 GS. 3,084 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized BMW dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-831-1117.