NHTSA Complaint #10447859 — 2005 BMW R 1200 GS POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10447859
Vehicle	2005 BMW R 1200 GS
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	July 1, 2008
Date Filed	February 13, 2012
Mileage	6,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

REAR DRIVE FAILURE WHILE RIDING TWO UP, OIL SOAKED REAR WHEEL, WHEEL WOBBLE. BETWEEN WOBBLE AND OIL CONTROL LOST (AND SLOW SPEED AT THAT POINT). *TR

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