1977 BMW R757 Recall

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 R757 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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