BMW R1200GS, K1300R +9 more: Fuel System

Affects BMW R1200GS, K1300R, K1600GT, R1200RT, S1000RR, K1300S, R1200R, K1600GTL, HP4, R Nine T, S1000R · 2011–2014 — about 3K vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On certain motorcycles, the fuel pump flange could crack. If this happens, fuel could leak while the engine is running. Note: This is an expansion of recall 16 002 20 (014) (Transport Canada Recall No. 2020-437). Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to replace the fuel pump and auxiliary fuel pump (if equipped) with an improved version.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational