NHTSA Complaint #10279885 — 2009 BMW F 650 GS US

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10279885
Vehicle	2009 BMW F 650 GS US
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 9, 2009
Date Filed	August 10, 2009
Mileage	7,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW F 650 GS US MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLS AND PERFORMS POORLY IN RAINY CONDITIONS. AFTER STOPPING TO PLACE FUEL IN THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT RESTART DUE TO THE RAIN. AS A RESULT, HE HAD TO RENT A VEHICLE IN ORDER TO GET HOME. THE CONTACT WILL CALL THE BMW MANUFACTURER REGARDING THIS ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000. UPDATED 08/27/09 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE BIKE CAN STALL WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED TO SHIFT DOWN TO A LOWER GEAR. THIS CAN CAUSE A REAR WHEEL SKID IN WET CONDITIONS CAUSING THE RIDER TO LOOSES CONTROL. ALSO THE ERRATIC RESPONSE CAN CAUSED THE BIKE TO NOT ACCELERATE OR STALL WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC. UPDATED 08/31/09.*JB

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