During service, tech noticed a crack in the fuel pump housing. Bike is unsafe to drive due to risk of fuel leak and fire hazard. This problem is well documented and could potentially lead to loss of life or severe burns. Recommend recall on this part. *tr the issue is so well known, online parts stores are selling a parts fix. Request reason why recall has not been issued.
2005 BMW R1200 GS fuel system complaints
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After filling up on fuel and driving home (less than five miles), I parked the motorcycle. Later in the day, I noticed fuel on the asphalt beneath the bike and leaking from the fuel pump, down onto the engine, left exhaust pipe and other parts of the frame. Further inspecting, I found fuel pooled atop the fuel pump housing. Mopping up the fuel, I identified a hairline crack in the upper plastic housing that holds the fuel pump, fuel pump electronics and fuel line connection. The fuel pump electronics unit was damaged by exposure to the fuel, causing silicon insulation to crumble and fall away. (evidence that the leak had existed for some time, but only came to my attention after this particular fill-up.) replacement parts estimate from bmw: $680.34 (including tax, but excluding installation.)
Discovered 12/9/2012. Extent of cracking indicates that the issue likely began a number of years earlier. My fuel tank has plastic quick disconnect fittings on left and right side. Numerous (8-12) small radial cracks have appeared in each of the quick disconnect reinforcement flanges, extending in several cases down to the top of the tank. Continued growth of the cracks into the threaded area have resulted in fuel leaks on other bikes with this same configuration (but not yet on my bike). Belief is that the composite quick disconnect expands during pressure cycling and imparts a radial load to the pump housing quick disconnect reinforcement flange. Over time, this pressure cycling causes cracks to appear in the reinforcement flange which eventually result in fuel leaks. See odi 10428629 and case [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Fuel started leaking from top of gas tank , leaking from cracks in flange connection very unsafe fire hazard.
A plastic fuel line quick disconnect failed as the fuel line was being removed from the fuel tank to perform normal maintenance. As a result the bulkhead side of the fitting jammed open allowing fuel to pour from the fuel tank. This occurred in a garage that also contained a gas fired water heater and could easily have caused a fire. In this case I was able to temporarily block the flow, ventilate the garage, and then drain the tank. Conversations with the makers of the fuel line fitting indicate that bmw recommended against their use, especially on california vehicles. The fitting manufacturers offer the same fittings in brass, which I used to replace the bmw supplied fittings. However, the plastic bulkhead into which the female fitting fits had been embrittled by exposure to fuel and it also cracked. The bulkhead was replaced by an aluminum part I fabricated for that purpose. I notified two bmw motorcycle dealers of the problem but neither were familiar with it or any safety recall campaign. Searches of various internet motorcycle forums shows this to be a common problem not just isolated to the bmw r1200gs. A detailed account of my experience can be found at the url below: http://gunsmoke.com/motorcycling/r1200gs/quick_connects/index.html
The fuel gauge stopped working because of a failure of the "fuel strip" sender in the gas tank. Even though there have been multiple failures of the fuel strips even on the same bike, bmw refuses to acknowledge that there is a problem.
The flange on the fuel tank, crack, leaking fuel everywhere, this happens to others.
Detected fuel leaking from left side of motorcycle. Left shin was covered in gasoline. Removed side covers and detected gas spraying from a plastic gas line connector directly above the fuel pump. 300 miles from home and the nearest bmw dealer. Tie wrapped gas line to stop leaking. Managed to ride the motorcycle home. Bmw is aware of the problem and has selected a metal connector as a replacement. I had an 18,000 mile check-up performed by the dealership in june 2011. No recall by bmw. Motorcycle is out of warranty, so I must pay for repair. After operating motorcycle, gas collects in a bowl above the fuel pump. When you place the motorcycle on the side stand gas can fall on the hot engine. Potential for fire and igniting gas on my leg if a fire occurred. The motorcycle is also unsafe to ride until repaired. If this was a car, there would be a recall.
Bmw motorcycle, r1200/gs 2005 model, gas leak problem. On plastic quick disconnectors in the fuel line, cracks can form in the thin fittings, just above the fuel pump. Causing gas to spray, pool, then leak directly on to the hottest part of the exhaust pipe when the motorcycle is placed on the sidestand. This creates a fire hazard. These thin plastic fittings are destined to fail, and need to be changed out with available brass fittings to remedy this potential hazard.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 bmw r1200 gs. While cruising at 40 MPH, the engine failed without warning. All of the other components were still operable. The contact pushed the vehicle to the sidewalk. The vehicle restarted for only ten seconds and was towed to a dealer. The dealer stated that water leaked inside the fuel module controls and corroded the cables, which prevented a signal from reaching the fuel pump. No repairs were made. The federal safety agency campaign id number 05v082000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) was referenced. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 11,800.
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