NHTSA Complaint #10350731 — 2007 BMW K1200 R SPORT
SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 2 Injuries
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10350731 |
| Vehicle | 2007 BMW K1200 R SPORT |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 17,000 miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 2 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | PA |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW K1200 R SPORT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS BRAKING FROM 15 MPH. AS HE APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE FRONT WHEEL FRACTURED FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. THE CONTACT CRASHED AND WAS THROWN TO THE GROUND. THE FRONT WHEEL WAS ROTATED ABNORMALLY TO THE RIGHT AND WAS DETACHED FROM THE BASE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AS WELL AS A PASSENGER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER NOT TO CONTACT HIS INSURANCE COMPANY AND THEY WOULD TAKE LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000.
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