2006 BMW R1200 RT: fuel pump failure

Filed Oct 11, 2019 · Fuel system · 41,109 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw r1200 rt. While driving 55 MPH, the contact smelled fuel coming from the fuel pump. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stopped the vehicle and noticed fuel leaking over the engine. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v617000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact called bmw motorcycles mcdonough (located at 755 industrial blvd, mcdonough, ga 30253, (770) 957-7404) and informed them of the failure. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,109. *ln consumer stated this issue was addressed once in recall 13v617 in 2014. Repair history indicates my bike was checked for this issue but there is no information on whether repairs were performed. Given the information in the technical document, either the pump was replaced entirely or there was nothing done. No metal reinforcing ring was placed on the fuel pump, so either the pump was replaced with another faulty pump or no repairs were made. This recall was not addressed on my bike even though the bike was checked. I am having the exact issue mentioned for siemens fuel pumps in bmw motorcycles under the recall. Photos, fuel leak the federal safety agency investigation, and 2006 bmw repair history attached.

Filed Aug 17, 2014 · Fuel system · 45,256 miles · FL

Fuel leak: the plastic around the fuel pump output fitting is cracked and leaking. My left leg was covered in gasoline as well as my left fairing.

Filed Nov 1, 2013 · Fuel system · 9,678 miles · MI

In-tank fuel pump leaks fuel at threaded connection to outlet quick-release fitting. I purchased and installed a reinforcement clamp made by a third-party supplier and reinstalled the quick-release fitting with a fuel-resistant thread sealant, but the fitting still leaks. I'll try adhesive instead, on the advice of others with the same problem. Fuel leaks are not acceptable on any vehicle, particularly not on a supposedly high-quality motorcycle.

Filed Oct 30, 2013 · Fuel system · 17,125 miles · FL

I smelled fuel (on and off) on the highway on the way to work. When I came to my parking space, then I really smelled it. When I leaned the bike to put is on the side stand some fuel dripped out from under the cowling, right by the exhaust pipe. After work, in the parking lot, I disassembled the cowling and found that the base of the fuel pump assembly package where the fuel line connector fitting goes into, was cracked, (not enough plastic around the fitting). I called the dealer and he knew exactly what I was referring to, and was told the part was $550 because it included the fuel pump (which I don't need). I decided that I would not buy another defectively designed piece, so I got a clamp and put it over the cracked part, and epoxied it. Making it a better design. The next day, I also was told that the new piece from bmw has the same solution to the problem, a steel band. I don't know if theirs is stainless steel like mine. At first, I would have settled for just the part I needed, but to be sold the same crap plus a part I didn't need, I wasn't going to do it. At the urging of another dealer I called bmw customer service and they said they didn't care about my problem, in a professional way of coarse. I try not to panic about safety issues (I am an inspector of equipment in another line of work). However, their lack of corrective backing of a badly designed part caused me to file this complaint. It is at it's core a safety issue.

Filed Oct 6, 2013 · Fuel system · 57,012 miles · TX

While riding motorcycle noted fuel smell and discovered leaking fuel from cracks in the fuel pump assembly top plate where the plastic high pressure line quick disconnect fitting screws in to the tapered pipe threads of the plastic plate. Noted evidence of fuel leakage pooling with potential of dripping onto hot exhaust components. If fuel were to be ignited there would likely be a catastrophic fire and potential crash. There is also the possibility of loss of traction for the rear tire due to leakage on the ground, also potentially leading to a crash. I believe this is a serious design specification flaw that may occur on all the motorcycles similarly equipped. I also believe this warrants immediate action by bmw, both for motorcycles that have yet to fail, and for those that have failed and have been repaired by the owners.

Filed Sep 14, 2013 · Fuel system · 42,000 miles · IN

Cracked fuel pump flange,leaking gas and spraying on rider. This is the fourth bmw bike I have owned and have had no previous problems.

Filed Aug 9, 2013 · Fuel system · 20,580 miles · VA

Gas leaking from left side fairing after riding with small spill of gas on garage floor. Taken to mortons bmw dealer today where defective o-ring and cracks in fuel pump flange were noted. Prior # jbn1-18051.

Filed Aug 8, 2013 · Fuel system · 39,127 miles · IL

Fuel smell on clothing and leaking fuel found dripping on hot exhaust during stop at gas station to refuel. Immediately push motorcycle to safe area away from gas station to assess cause of leak. Found multiple cracks in plastic fuel pump housing flange that which the high pressure fuel line quick disconnect threads into. Fuel was pooling approximately one inch deep on top of the fuel pump housing and next to fuel pump electrical control relay and wiring. Motorcycle had to be towed 75 miles to nearest bmw motorcycle dealer for fuel pump and housing replacement.

Filed Nov 23, 2012 · Fuel system · 67,000 miles · SC

The fuel pump cracked around the point where the fuel line connects to the flange that mounts the fuel pump to the tank. These cracks allowed fuel to leak down the side of the motorcycle and onto my clothing and the fairing of the motorcycle. It was not noticed until the motorcycle was stopped.

Filed Aug 20, 2012 · Fuel system · 20,120 miles · TX

The high pressure outlet port on the fuel pump assembly developed cracks that extended from the outside of the female portion of the outlet into the threads. This allowed gasoline to spray onto the inner portion of the body molding and ran down onto the engine and the riders leg on the left side.

Filed May 8, 2012 · Fuel system · 21,710 miles · WA

The plastic flange on the top of the fuel pump /hose coupler area was found to have one radial crack which possibly could have resulted in leaking fuel under pressure from the fuel pump. The possibility exists for leaking fuel to drip onto the top of the hot engine and result in a fire.

Filed Mar 21, 2012 · Fuel system · CO

There is a very strong fuel odor when the motorcycle is parked and when in motion. The fuel pump flange housing has cracked and has allowed raw fuel to escape from the high-pressure disconnect. This is of great concern after the motorcycle has been ridden and parked in an enclosed garage where the fumes may collect and present a fire hazard. This leak is within inches of electrical connections and above the left exhaust header. This motorcycle has less than 5,500 miles when the crack(s) developed.