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NHTSARecalled Jun 17, 1977 · #77V094000

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:CAP:FILLER

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:CAP:FILLER
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALER WILL MODIFY THE GAS CAP TO PREVENT PRESSURE BUILD-UP, AT NO COST TO THE OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice