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Vehicle recall 05V082000 · March 3, 2005

2004-2005 BMW R 1200 GS

On certain motorcycles, the defect involves a water leak around the fuel pump that is integrated within the fuel tank.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
On certain motorcycles, the defect involves a water leak around the fuel pump that is integrated within the fuel tank. An o-ring seal attached to the pump's electronic housing does not meet specifications and water can bypass this seal and contact the pump electronics.
Consequence
Engine stalling, or a failure to start, could occur without prior warning. If stalling were to occur while the motorcycle was being driven, the rider would be unable to maintain speed or accelerate and a crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will replace a sealing ring. If the fuel pump electronic unit is corroded, it will be replaced free of charge. The recall began may 9, 2005. Additional my 2005 R1200 gs motorcycles were added to this recall in December 2005. Owners of my 2005 motorcycles will receive a notification during February 2006 through August 2006. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
05V082000
Reported to NHTSA
March 3, 2005
Filed by
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Owner notification
May 9, 2005
Vehicles potentially affected
3,084
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Recall 05V082000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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