2002 BMW K1200LT Fuel system Problems

“I started my bike up at 8:00 am on a warm morning in my garage as I always do, and backed it out while it was idling perfectly. Suddenly smoke began to rise up from the left fairing vent. I shut the engine down and jumped off the bike to determine the source of the smoke. To my surprise, the engine bay was engulfed in flames. I grabbed my garden hose and managed to put out the fire. The whole event lasted about a minute or two. The damage was done, I removed the fairing covers to examine the extent of the damage. It appeared to be a fuel rail failure. …”

“I was riding down the interstate at 75 MPH. I started smelling a strong odor of gas. When I got home I had fuel dripping on the ground underneath the bike. It was on my boots, pants leg and all over the side of my bike. It messed up my paint in some areas and will need to be repainted. I took the side cover off and was able to see the fuel dripping from the quick disconnect on the lower fuel line. I am not a happy camper and I think there should be a recall on this problem.”

“The vehicle in question is a Bmw K1200LT motorcycle. This bike uses two quick-disconnect couplings in the fuel lines near the fuel tank. These connectors are made of a plastic-like material that is susceptible to cracking. When such a failure occurs (they are common), the pressurized fuel sprays around under the decorative covers of the bike without any warning other than the odor of fuel and visually detectable leaks. If left undetected, there is a serious risk of fire while the motorcycle is being ridden. …”

“The contact owns a 2002 Bmw k1200 lt. While traveling at 20 MPH, the contact noticed that gasoline was leaking onto his right foot. The dealer as contacted where he was advised they would not assist in servicing the vehicle. There were no prior warnings. The failure mileage was 26,000 and the current mileage was 27,000. Updated 08/11/10. Updated 08/17/10”

“The contact owns a 2002 Bmw K1200LT. The contact noticed that the o-ring in the fuel line quick-disconnect coupling failed. As a consequence, fuel began leaking from the fuel tank. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 04v028000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings); therefore, they would not assume financial responsibility for the repair. …”