NHTSA Complaint #10458472 — 1998 BMW R1200C

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10458472
Vehicle	1998 BMW R1200C
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Date of Incident	April 15, 2012
Date Filed	May 14, 2012
Mileage	27,600 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	FL

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 BMW R1200C MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 35 MPH WHEN THE TAIL LIGHTS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 27,600. UPDATED 07/06/12 *BF UPDATED 07/16/12. *JB

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