NHTSA Complaint #10440023 — 2012 BMW K 1600 GTL

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10440023
Vehicle	2012 BMW K 1600 GTL
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	October 1, 2011
Date Filed	December 15, 2011
Mileage	3,800 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

HAD A BAD OIL LEAK FROM THE TRANSMISSION ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BIKE. NEW TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED BY BMW DEALER. BAD OIL AND COOLANT FLUID LEAK FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE MOTORCYCLE. NEW PUMP WAS INSTALLED. THE BIKE WAS OUT OF SERVICE AT THE DEALER FOR 2.5 MONTHS TO FIX IT. *TR

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