1977 BMW R1007 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
76V164000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Power train:manual transmission
Affected:
520
Notes:
Bayerische motoren werke campaign no n/a.motorcycles.possibility that ahardening error in the gears could result in breakage of the gear teeth, whichcould cause seizure of the transmission internal gears.if this conditionexists it could possibly result in vehicle crash with no prior warning.(correct by inspecting and installing new transmission where necessary).

Campaign:
77V094000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Affected:
1,835
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.

1977 BMW R1007 TSB

Bulletin:
SB-00-021-07
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
Bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty restrictions. ethanol mixtures in proportions higher than 10%

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