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1999 BMW R1100 S recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on August 24, 2001. It covers about 1,090 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,090
reported
Aug 24, 2001
owners notified
Oct 16, 2001

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The flexible fuel hose leading from the fuel distributor can chafe against the rigid lines of the fuel feed and the return lines. Continued chafing of the flexible fuel hose can lead to fuel leakage.
Risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence on an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the right side flexible hose with one with a braided cover to prevent chafing. Owner notification began october 16, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117, option #5.

Recall number 01V272000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 01V272000

Is there a recall on the 1999 BMW R1100 S hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 01V272000, reported on August 24, 2001, covers about 1,090 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V272000?

Dealers will replace the right side flexible hose with one with a braided cover to prevent chafing. Owner notification began october 16, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117, option #5.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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