Fuel pump flange recall / recall notices thread

Has anyone in the USA received notification of the BMW re-call on the cracked fuel pumps fitting necks?

Still waiting and haven't heard anything.. perhaps I missed recent postings on this.

Thanks,

Phil

No recall notice yet.

JR356

They are suppose to go out soon

nothing yet! :huh

Nothing yet. 09 GSA

Are they changing them in Europe? I had to put resin to fix the leak in my 06 GS

Nothing in Canada, though it's listed for recal, 2010 GSA. Once spring is here and a bit warmer will just contact my dealer to make arrangements.

According to my local dealer the notices are EXPECTED to go out in April.

I have to wonder if they are waiting for something. Like.. the parts,.. or have people trained to put them on,.. or the goverments's OK to put a band aid on this broken leg, or???

Seems they missed the initial projected date of February. My understanding is that BMW and NHSTA are not in agreement on the repair method.

Paul

According to this article the recall was supposed to run from Feb through April.

I haven't seen anything in the mail for my '09 GS.

http://bmwmcmag.com/2014/01/bmw-recalls-2005-2012-motorcycles-over-fuel-pump-leaks/

In the BMW letter to NHTSA dealers were to be notified in Dec and owners from Feb to APRIL...so by April we all supposed to receive letters...

Kicker is that BMW "processed the first claim" for this type failure in frickin 2006!

Plus BMW says in the letter that it doesn't consider this problem a safety issue...and that they have no reports of fires..

Said it before..love to ride my GSA but BMW sucks...only care about you until you leave the store with your new bike...would never again buy a BMW product..

Funny, visited the Porsche and Mercedes Benz museums and then the BMW museum this last Spring...MB was by far the best; while BMW was less that friendly and reeked of corporate self-importance...Porsche was Porsche, but their race cars were beautiful!

Somebody please torch your BMW and send in pictures..would help if a person was still under the bike..

Report Receipt Date: DEC 12, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V617000
Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

All Products Associated with this Recall

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• BMWHP2 ENDURO2006
• BMWHP2 MEGAMOTO2008-2009
• BMWHP2 SPORT2008-2010
• BMWK 1200 GT2006-2008
• BMWK 1200 R2006-2008
• BMWK 1200 R SPORT2007
• BMWK 1200 S2005-2008
• BMWK 1300 GT2009-2011
• BMWK 1300 S2009-2011
• BMWK 1600 GT2012
• BMWK 1600 GTL2012
• BMWR 1200 GS2005-2011
• BMWR 1200 GS ADVENTURE2006-2011
• BMWR 1200 R2007-2011
• BMWR 1200 RT2005-2011
• BMWR 1200 S2007
• BMWR 1200 ST2005-2007
• BMWS 1000 RR2010-2011
  
  Details
  
  3 Associated Documents
  
  
  Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
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  SUMMARY:
  
  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. CONSEQUENCE:
  
  A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. REMEDY:
  
  BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com. 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.

Ps...I just sent a request for information to the BMW customer relations email address listed above.

Ducati treated this the same way. No mailed or email notifications, even to first owners. It was also a fuel related issue, which IMHO is something necessary to communicate to a rider. In those models that were affected by the Ducati issue, the resale value took a dump.

Not to mention the reputation of the company. I'd wager BMW is following the same track.

Haven't gotten mine, and need it bad. No leaks yet, but cracking a plenty.

I have a 2010 R1200GS still under warranty and in my communication with BMW customer service getting the vin transferred from the original owner to my name, despite the NHTSA report BMW deny there is a recall on these bikes. Talked about a voluntary recall, that if there was a problem take your bike to a BMW dealer and they would review it on an individual basis. I don't have cracks but was trying to deal with it before the cracks appeared. If you have visible cracks I would print out the NHTSA report head to your BMW dealer talk about threat of a fire, and hope for the best. BMW aren't on your side.
50,000 fuel pumps and/or reinforcing the flange + labor is big $ 's to them and they will avoid it any way they can.

Last week i asked my dealer about recall, i was wondering why they did not inform us about that (i am first owner). They said it should be fixed on next service visit, or if we are aware about it and call them to make appointment - nice after sales !!
Sorry for my incorrect english.

We spent a week in Kranjska Gora last Spring...what a great place and wonderful folks! The Julian Alps are second to none.

Let us know if your BMW dealer notifies you or you get a letter from BMW to come in...thanks.

Phil

Yes I have heard that other Countries including South Africa have the recall in progress. The USA "NADA" and the most bikes are here so the most $ BMW will have to put out, a connection there ? Your English is great ! Thank you for the information.
You live in a beautiful country.

In May perhaps we can get the bikes repaired!:huh

"Dear Phillip,
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Thank you for contacting BMW Motorrad USA regarding your 2007 BMW R 1200 GS. We appreciate your inquiry regarding your motorcycle and fuel pump recall.
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The initial letter for those riders affected by this recall will be sent out before months end. This letter will advise riders of the recall and acknowledge their motorcycle is affected.
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A second letter will be sent out either the second or third week of April to advise the same riders that the part is now available for repair. Thank you for your patience.
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The BMW Motorrad Customer Relations and Services Department is available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., ET. You can reach us at 1-800-831-1117.
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Regards,
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Whitney Tompkins
BMW Motorrad USA
Representative"