Jul 22 2008

Auto Recalls: BMW, K1200 LT, 2005

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Build Dates : January 05, 2004 - March 13, 2004
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V438000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20041004  
Date Received by ODI: 20040909  
Date Added to Databse: 20040915

Manufacturer’s Involved: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Manufacturer Campaign Number:

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 380

Summary: 
On certain motorcycles, at lower temperatures, wiring within the anti-theft control unit may press against the fuel pump relay. The fuel pump relay contacts could open, interrupting the fuel supply to the engine, resulting in stalling.

Consequence:
If stalling were to occur, the driver would be unable to maintain speed or accelerate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the anti-theft control unit. The recall began october 4, 2004.   

Report Initiator: MFR  

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Jul 20 2008

Auro Recalls: BMW, G650X Challenge, 2007

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Build Dates : January 05, 2007  - February 23, 2007
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V376000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20071001  
Date Received by ODI: 20070822  
Date Added to Databse: 20070822

Manufacturer’s Involved: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number:

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 764

Summary: 
On certain motorcycles, the fuel pump wiring set has not been manufactured according to specification. The contacts in the plug for the fuel pump can break.

Consequence: 
The fuel pump will fail and fuel delivery to the engine would cease causing the engine to stall increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 
Dealers will replace the fuel pump unit wiring set free of charge. The recall began on october 1, 2007.

Report Initiator: MFR  

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Jun 17 2008

Auto Recalls: Acura, TL, 2005

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Build Dates : November 10, 2004 - 20041123 
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V132000 

Date Owner’s Notified: 20050413 
Date Received by ODI: 20050405 
Date Added to Databse: 20050401 

Manufacturer’s Involved: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) 
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) 
Manufacturer Campaign Number: P73, P74 

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1923 

Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, a loose terminal in the main fuse box may cause the fuel pump to lose power. In the fuel pump becomes inoperative, the engine may not start.

Consequence:
If the fuel pump loses power while driving the engine could stall without warning which could result in a crash. 

Remedy:
Dealers will replace the entire fuse box free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2005. 
Report Initiator: MFR 

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