I started the motorcycle engine. A few seconds after it started, gasoline started to gush from the front of the bike onto the engine. Before I knew it, I was in a puddle of gasoline. I shut it off as soon as I realized what was happening. I mopped up the gasoline off of the floor to eliminate the fire danger. I locked the steering and put the key away after that.
2006 BMW R1200 RT fuel system complaints
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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.
Motorcycle developed severe fuel leak at the flange on the fuel tank where the fuel line connects. Several cracks in the flange allowed fuel to leak out and land on engine and exhaust. Major fire hazard!!!
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.
Engine began stalling frequently at end of riding season (fall 2011) when the engine was at its normal operating temperature. Engine stalling occurred when decelerating with clutch engaged or at idle, engine would not return to normal idle speed without stalling. The engine was serviced/maintained by an authorized local bmw motorcycle dealer on 3/10/2012 ? 3/13/2012 with hopes that engine would return to normal operating behavior for the following riding season (2012). This service/ maintenance included but was not limited to bmw inspection with annual service, includes all fluids and valve adjustment and throttle body synchronization. But on 5/6/2012 the bike was ridden on its first long ride of the season. After riding approximately 65 miles the bike began to have the same symptoms as during the last ride in the fall of 2011. On 5/8/2012 the bike was taken to the same local bmw motorcycle dealer that performed the annual maintenance in march. During the week of 5/15/2012 the bike was diagnosed, repaired and available to be picked up on 5/18/2012. The diagnosis from the dealer's service technician is stated on the service invoice as follows: plastic fuel connector had hairline crack causing fuel cut relay to not activate when decelerating causing engine to stall. Upgraded plastic fuel connector with metal connector. Parts replaced were bmw part numbers: 16 12 1 176 918:hose clamp 13 53 7 700 800:plug (metal fuel line male connector) n/a:fuel hose cut 1ft.
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.
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.
Fuel pump unit flange cracked where pressure fitting screws in. Potential gross fuel leak as reported by many other owners.
Fuel pump housing split at the discharge port connection. Four cracks of equal length at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock positions around the port. Fuel was pumped out of the cracks and flowed on to the tank housing and the left cylinder. Required complete replacement of the fuel pump.
Output pressure bung (plastic) in fuel pump assembly where quick disconnect fitting is screwed in. The bung developed small radial cracks that began to leak gasoline that would drip onto the left engine cylinder or onto driver's left leg while moving.
Severe deep cracks all around the plastic collar of the output port of the siemens high-pressure fuel pump. Fuel leak imminent, which would spray fuel all over the engine. It's completely hidden by the bodywork/faring so it was lucky that I noticed it while servicing. Extremely dangerous.
The fuel pump (siemens) collar on the fuel line has multiple cracks around the quick connect/quick disconnect at the fuel pump assembly where the fuel line leaves the gas tank, this could result in a catastrophic fuel leak and fire. It is only a matter of time until this plastic collar, which provides the anchor for the connection for the outgoing fuel line, fails. I am aware of other cases of this occurring.
Crack fuel pump flange- leaking gas; fuel pump assembly replaced under extended warranty plan by local dealership.
High pressure fuel leak where threaded plastic quick disconnect mates with plastic flange on top of the fuel pump. Plastic flange is molded into the top of fuel pump and has multiple hairline cracks. Sprayed gas while bike was idling. No injury, but dangerous enough situation to report. Use of used pumps is not recommended. I found that used pumps had similar cracking; only option was to have bmw dealership replace with new pump.
Three cracks in the plastic flange around the high pressure quick disconnect on top of the fuel pump. The engine was started and within a very short time I found myself and the motorcycle standing in a 6 foot diameter circle of gasoline on the concrete floor a serious condition that could have ignited from the running engine with potentially deadly results. Investigation reveals that this appears to be mounting problem with numerous r1200 rt bmw motorcycles experiencing the same problem which may eventually end up with someone getting seriously hurt. It is my understanding that this issue has been reported to the federal safety agency my others. The initial report I believe to be jbn1-18051 I do have digital pictures of the failure available if required.
While riding motorcycle noted fuel smell, then discovered leaking fuel from cracks in the fuel pump assembly top plate where the high pressure line quick disconnect fitting screws in to the plate. Note that the fitting itself and the plate are both made of plastic, and the threads are tapered "pipe" threads. The exhaust system runs nearly directly beneath the area of the leak, and if the 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 potentialy leading to a crash. I believe this is a serious design specification flaw that may occur on all the motorcycles equiped similarly. 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. I have pictures available of the failed area, and have posted about this in the past at the follwing link. Http://bmwsporttouring.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&main=54059&number=598196#post598196
Fuel pump at fuel line connectors developed cracks, fuel leaking all over exhaust pipes, engine and rider. Extreme fire danger to rider and passenger. Presently vehicle is at bmw dealership for replacement of complete fuel pump unit at owners expense. Should be recalled by bmw and faulty cracked fuel pumps replaced by bmw of north america.
My motorcycle started smelling like gas while running, and leaked gas onto the ground. The failure is where the quick-connect fuel line connector screws into the fuel pump assembly. The assembly is plastic and has vertical cracks. The dealer wants over $700 to fix this. I have temporarily fixed it with yellow thread tape, but am concerned it will leak again. I know several other with bmw motorcycle owners with this dangerous problem. Also here are a couple web pages describing the same apparent defect: http://eurokclub.com/forum/k1200s-k1300s-forum-7/fuel-tank-leak-4897/ http://www.faqs.org/car/bmw-r1200-rt-2006/ (under "bmw r1200 rt 2006 consumer complaints")
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw r1200 rt. The contact stated that there was an abnormally overpowering odor of gasoline from the exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle was parked and shut off when he noticed the odor. The odor was also present whenever the vehicle was in operation. The contact later discovered a puddle of gasoline on top of the fuel pump. The contact was able to locate a leak in the fuel pump. The vehicle was not examined for the cause of failure. The contact made repairs to correct the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 77,400.
While riding sudden unexpected engine shut down has happened once, 10/31/2009 engine does not run, quit while riding in traffic on highway. Was able to coast off road without accident replaced fuel pump controller, found failed controller had been contaminated with water that collects in fuel pump access plate. Old part is available.
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