BMW 2005-2012: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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 mod…

Recall #: 13V617000

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Bmw recalled BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-mo….

BMW 2005-2012: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP was recalled by Bmw in December 12, 2013. Reason: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, mod…. Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace…. Verify recall #13V617000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Bmw issued this NHTSA recall-BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, mod….

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agency class: December 12, 2013
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #13V617000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from NHTSA - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

Hazard

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy, what to do

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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	13V617000
Date reported	December 12, 2013
Date initiated	December 12, 2013
Recalling firm	Bmw
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge.…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on December 12, 2013. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13V617000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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