NHTSA Complaint #10493508 — 2007 BMW R1200 RT

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10493508
Vehicle	2007 BMW R1200 RT
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	October 18, 2012
Date Filed	January 19, 2013
Mileage	46,315 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

TRAVELING TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE UNUSUAL VIBRATION IN DRIVE LINE CHECKED. RIDING ALONG AT 55 MPH WHEN REAR WHEEL OF MOTORCYCLE BEGAN TO SWAY AS IF TIRE WAS GOING FLAT. HAULED TO DEALER. DIAGNOSED AS FINAL DRIVE CROWN BEARING FAILURE (ESSENTIALLY A REAR WHEEL BEARING). I FEEL FORTUNATE NOT TO HAVE CRASHED! *TR

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