Vehicle recall 77V094000 · June 17, 1977
BMW R 100, R1005 and 4 more models
The filler caps which have relief pressure valves incorporated may allow pressure build-up in the gas tank.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealer will modify the gas cap to prevent pressure build-up, at no cost to the owner.
- Notes
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V094000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 17, 1977
- Filed by
- BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Owner notification
- January 1, 1901
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,835
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
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