| Make : BMW | Model : F650 CS | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20020101 - 20030930 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V236000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040610 | Date Received by ODI: 20040519 | Date Added to Database: 20040526 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1560 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE PLASTIC FUEL PUMP FLANGE COULD COME INTO CONTACT WITH A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF ACID OR CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS CONTAINING ACIDIC ELEMENTS, SUCH AS BATTERY ACID OR CERTAIN CLEANING PRODUCTS. |
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Consequence:
THE FLANGE COULD BECOME BRITTLE, CRACK, AND ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE FUEL TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ACID-RESISTANT CAP OVER THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 10, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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