NHTSA Complaint #10315247 — 2009 BMW F 800 GS US FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10315247
Vehicle	2009 BMW F 800 GS US
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident	February 14, 2010
Date Filed	March 1, 2010
Mileage	600 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

FUEL TANK ON NEW (600 MILES) BMW F800GS MOTORCYCLE HAS DEVELOPED A SIX (6") CRACK. SEPARATION IS APPROX 1/16". RETURNED MOTORCYCLE TO DEALER WHERE PURCHASED AND ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN RECTIFIED. *TR

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