NHTSA recall 01V-272 (01V272000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported August 24, 2001 - about 1,090 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 01V272000
Also written as: 01V-272
Reported: August 24, 2001
Vehicles affected: ~1,090
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FLEXIBLE FUEL HOSE LEADING FROM THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR CAN CHAFE AGAINST THE RIGID LINES OF THE FUEL FEED AND THE RETURN LINES. CONTINUED CHAFING OF THE FLEXIBLE FUEL HOSE CAN LEAD TO FUEL LEAKAGE.

Why it is dangerous

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE ON AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE FLEXIBLE HOSE WITH ONE WITH A BRAIDED COVER TO PREVENT CHAFING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 16, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117, OPTION #5.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 01V-272 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

BMW R1100 S - 1999

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