OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
77V094000
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Reported Jun 17, 1977 · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
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.
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