NHTSA Complaint #10240065 — 2005 BMW R1200 RT

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10240065
Vehicle	2005 BMW R1200 RT
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident	August 26, 2008
Date Filed	August 28, 2008
Mileage	11,750 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IA

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW R1200 RT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THE CONTACT SMELLED GAS. HE NOTICED GASOLINE DRIPPING FROM THE TAIL PIPE AND HIS PANTS. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE FUEL CHECK VALVE COVER HIMSELF. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL VALVE COVER FAILING DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE PLASTIC WAS A COMMON ISSUE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 11,750.

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