NHTSA Complaint #10485337 — 2006 BMW R 1200 RT FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10485337
Vehicle	2006 BMW R 1200 RT
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 18, 2012
Date Filed	November 20, 2012
Mileage	12,219 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

MOTORCYCLE DEVELOPED SEVERE FUEL LEAK AT THE FLANGE ON THE FUEL TANK WHERE THE FUEL LINE CONNECTS. SEVERAL CRACKS IN THE FLANGE ALLOWED FUEL TO LEAK OUT AND LAND ON ENGINE AND EXHAUST. MAJOR FIRE HAZARD!!! *TR

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