Recalls, Do I have to?
Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 3:21 pm
I have 2 recalls on my ’07 R1200R. One is for the fuel pump and the other is for the rear flange. A few years ago when I first heard about the fuel pump recall I pulled the tank and saw a few cracks in the pump flange. There was no recall yet so I made a clamp to go around the flange and forgot about it. Now it’s leaking and I have to do something. (I know, my fault for dragging my feet). When I talked with the dealer about it they looked up my VIN and saw both recalls. I told them I wanted to have the fuel pump done but wasn’t interested in the rear flange, at least not now. I was told I couldn’t do that. Once they have my bike they said they’re legally obligated to perform all the open recalls regardless of what I want. Has anyone run across this or know what the dealer’s legal obligations are?
BTW, I don’t want the flange done because there’s the potential for heat to be improperly applied near the final drive. I’ve read about a couple of people that had final drive failures shortly after the rear flange was replaced. Probably coincidental and I’m being overly cautious. I don’t ride 2 up, am not hard on the brakes and know how to use a torque wrench on the wheel studs and brake rotor. To me, the rear flange seems to be more of a risk than it’s worth. If I see cracks in the future I’ll address it then. Seems like that should be my choice.
BTW, I don’t want the flange done because there’s the potential for heat to be improperly applied near the final drive. I’ve read about a couple of people that had final drive failures shortly after the rear flange was replaced. Probably coincidental and I’m being overly cautious. I don’t ride 2 up, am not hard on the brakes and know how to use a torque wrench on the wheel studs and brake rotor. To me, the rear flange seems to be more of a risk than it’s worth. If I see cracks in the future I’ll address it then. Seems like that should be my choice.