NHTSA Complaint #10449393 — 2007 BMW R 1200 RT

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10449393
Vehicle	2007 BMW R 1200 RT
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident	February 6, 2012
Date Filed	February 26, 2012
Mileage	22,800 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

THE PLASTIC ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS AROUND A HIGH PRESSURE OUTPUT FITTING THAT CARRIES FUEL TO THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. IT IS POSSIBLE TO SMELL GAS FUMES AROUND THIS AREA OF THE VEHICLE. THERE ARE STAINS ON THE PUMP THAT CONFIRMS THE FUEL LEAK. THIS LEAKY FITTING IS LOCATED WITHIN TWO INCHES OF VARIOUS ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS USED FOR ENGINE MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS (FUEL LEVEL, ETC). ALL IT TAKES IS FOR A SPARK FROM THESE CONNECTORS TO IGNITE GAS FUMES FROM THE LEAKY CONNECTOR TO CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE. THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD THAT COULD ENDANGER THE LIFE OF THE DRIVER AS WELL AS THE VEHICLE ITSELF. MOST MOTORCYCLES ARE STORED IN CLOSED GARAGES AND THERE IS THE POTENTIAL OF A FIRE, PROPERTY LOSS OR LOSS OF LIFE OR AN EXPLOSION IF A MOTORCYCLE WITH THIS DEFECT IS PARKED NEARBY A GAS WATER HEATER. *TR

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