NHTSA recall 04V236000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
BMW F650 CS
Reported May 19, 20041,560 vehicles affectedBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKEBuilt Jan 1, 2002 – Sep 30, 2003
The defect
On certain motorcycles, the plastic fuel pump flange could come into contact with a sufficient amount of acid or chemical compounds containing acidic elements, such as battery acid or certain cleaning products.
The risk
The flange could become brittle, crack, and allow fuel to escape from the fuel tank. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will install an acid-resistant cap over the fuel pump flange. the recall began june 10, 2004. owners should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.