BMW R100, R1005, R1007 and others: Filler pipe and cap

Date

June 17, 1977

Filed by

Bayerische Motoren Werke

Vehicles

BMW R100 (1977); BMW R1005 (1977); BMW R1007 (1977); BMW R100R5 (1977); BMW R607 (1977); BMW R757 (1977)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe And Cap

Description of the defect

The filler caps which have relief Pressure valves Incorporated May allow Pressure build-up in The Gas Tank. This Pressure May be greater than The closing Pressure of The float Valve in The carburetor, which could cause overflooding.

Potentially affected

1835

Remedy

Dealer will modify The Gas cap to prevent Pressure build-up, at no cost to The owner.

Recall notes

Vehicle description: Motorcycles.System: Fuel; filler caps.consequences of defect: Gas overflow, in The presence of an ignition Source,could result in a Fire, Vehicle damage, And serious personal injury.note: owner should refer to Page 15 of The Rider"s manual concerning filling ofthe Gas Tank. The Tank should be kept at a Level 1/4 to 1/2 inch below thefiller Neck when refueling.

Owner notification date

Jan. 1, 1901

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

77V094000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.