Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 77V-094 · BMW vehicles
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recall 77V-094 covers 1,835 BMW vehicles for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on June 17, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V094000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE FILLER CAPS WHICH HAVE RELIEF PRESSURE VALVES INCORPORATED MAY ALLOW PRESSURE BUILD-UP IN THE GAS TANK. THIS PRESSURE MAY BE GREATER THAN THE CLOSING PRESSURE OF THE FLOAT VALVE IN THE CARBURETOR, WHICH COULD CAUSE OVERFLOODING.
The fix
DEALER WILL MODIFY THE GAS CAP TO PREVENT PRESSURE BUILD-UP, AT NO COST TO THE OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FILLER CAPS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: GAS OVERFLOW, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE,COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, VEHICLE DAMAGE, AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: OWNER SHOULD REFER TO PAGE 15 OF THE RIDER"S MANUAL CONCERNING FILLING OFTHE GAS TANK. THE TANK SHOULD BE KEPT AT A LEVEL 1/4 TO 1/2 INCH BELOW THEFILLER NECK WHEN REFUELING.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.