Bmw R 1200 Rt 2005

Model R 1200 Rt made in 2005 by Bmw got 11 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, gasoline. . Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline).

Model 2005

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SIB-63-02-0108/01/201010037025Ready04/27/2011
SIB-63-02-0108/01/201010037025Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm04/27/2011

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
PE12036BMW of North America, LLC11/16/2012Fuel Leak - Motorcycle
 Numerous owners report to both the office of defects investigation and in internet forums, the fuel pump housing cracks in the moulded outlet fitting area of their motorcycle.this housing seals the top of the fuel tank and a crack in this housing can potentially result in a fuel leak.to assess the frequency and severity of the issue, this office is opening a preliminary evaluation.the odi complaints cited above can be viewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following odi identification numbers: 10449393, 10457823, 10475150, 10471642, 10356156, 10433733, 10442023, 10445888, 10453738, 10474390, 10417320, 10444876, 10444670, 10448104, 10425962, 10430734, 10443840, 10448325, 10471518, 10451907, 10433589, 10430822, 10467136, 10445954, 10432269, 10437222, 10444742, 10452476.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
04/10/201253000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 bmw r 1200 rt. while parked with the engine running, fuel began to spill onto the engine and onto the contact. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a fracture on the fuel flange near the fuel pump quick disconnect. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 53,000. sm.
04/10/201253000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 bmw 1200 rt. while parked with the engine running fuel began to spill onto the engine and onto the contact. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a fracture on the fuel flange near the fuel pump quick disconnect of the fuel tank. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 53,000. ds
01/20/201283000
 Fuel pump flange cracked in at least four places that i can photograph. for how long this has been i cannot determine. although it is not leaking fuel at this time several riders of this model have experienced the exact flange failure that resulted in fuel flowing out of the crack and onto the motorcycle and rider. fuel on a person, in the air and on the vehicle is a chemical hazard and environmental hazard at the very least and fuel in the presence of an ignition source inches away is deadly. i believe it is a major safety issue and something should be done about it by the manufacturer.
09/30/201123733
 Failure of the fuel pump housing high-pressure fuel quick disconnect reinforcement flange cracks under high pressure cycling and leaks, sending raw fuel down the left fairing in close proximity of the vehicles left exhaust pipe and ignition system components. the vehicles fairing effectively captures the fuel vapors creating a significant risk for fire. in addition, leaking fuel, streaming along the left fairing is exhausted on the riders left leg, creating significant risk for the rider even after dismounting the vehicle. consequences of failure the combination of high fuel pressure and negligent design create substantial risk for riders of the impacted vehicles. there are multiple negative consequences of this failure, a few of which are outlined below: 1. riders become fuel soaked as fuel leaks down the left fairing and then is forced by fairing airflow dynamics on to the riders left leg. 2. fuel vapors, captured by the fairing and heated by the exhaust pipe become extremely volatile and could lead to a fire and/or explosion. 3. fuel vapors rising from the fairing and exiting the top of the fairing between the instrument panel and fuel tank, are blown by airflow into the riders face. the carcinogenic aspects of fuel inhalation are documented. preliminary analysis examination of the fuel pump assembly suggests that the high-pressure fuel quick disconnect reinforcement flange was inadequately designed for the fuel pump outlet pressures. bmw's choice of a non-metallic (composite) pump housing combined with a composite high-pressure disconnect fitting was unwise and the failure mechanism is obvious. high pump pressure expands the composite high-pressure fitting causing it to readily load the fuel pump high-pressure quick disconnect flange. over time, pressure cycling causes the quick disconnect reinforcement flange to crack allowing fuel to leak.