NHTSA Complaint #10290046 — 2009 BMW F 800 GS US WHEELS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10290046
Vehicle	2009 BMW F 800 GS US
Component	WHEELS
Date of Incident	October 23, 2009
Date Filed	October 27, 2009
Mileage	5,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

M / Y 2009 BMW F800GS MOTORCYCLE, BUILD DATE 10/08. REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILURE NOTED DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AT APPROXIMATELY 5,500 MILES. CATASTROPHIC FAILURE COULD RESULT IN REAR TIRE LOCKING UP, CAUSING SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. BMW DEALER IS REPLACING PARTS UNDER WARRANTY. *TR

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