BMW Motorrad R Series: Leak In Fuel System
BMW Motorrad is recalling 17,346 R Series and K Series motorcycles sold in the United Kingdom due to a potential fuel leak in the fuel pipe quick release mechanism or clips. The fuel leak could occur from the O sealing rings or the body of the quick release coupling. BMW will inspect the affected motorcycles and replace the faulty sealing rings and coupling components as needed.
- Recalling firm
- BMW MOTORRAD UK
- Product
- Vehicles: BMW MOTORRAD R SERIES, BMW MOTORRAD K SERIES. Units affected: 17,346
- Reason
- Possibility of fuel leakage from the fuel pipe quick release mechanism or clips. Remedy: Recalled machines will be checked for fuel leaks and the O sealing rings replaced. Should the body of the quick release coupling be leaking fuel this also will be replaced.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2005-04-14
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/cd182992-ec1e-475e-bd92-935b77011a21