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BMW K
- R Series Motorcycle
Recall
NOTE:
These recalls are presented as a public safety resource. For more
information, visit your local BMW Motorcycle dealer or visit the
National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration website.
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Make / Models :
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Model/Build Years:
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BMW / K SERIES
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2001-2004
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BMW / R SERIES
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2000-2002 2004
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number :
04V028000
Recall Date :
JAN 15, 2004
Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected:
39000
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE
O-RING CONTAINED WITHIN THE FUEL LINE QUICK-DISCONNECT COUPLING COULD
BECOME DAMAGED. THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM INVOLVING CRIMP-TYPE HOSE
CLAMPS, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A SMALL FUEL LEAK.
Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION
SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY,
ADJUST ALL CRIMP-TYPE HOSE CLAMPS. ALSO ALL FUEL LINE QUICK-DISCONNECT
COUPLINGS WILL BE INSPECTED. IF A LEAK IS DETECTED, THE QUICK-DISCONNECT
O-RING WILL BE REPLACED. IF DAMAGED, THE COUPLING WILL BE REPLACED.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2004. OWNERS
SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL
HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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