NHTSA Complaint #10499834 — 2011 BMW R1200 R
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10499834 |
| Vehicle | 2011 BMW R1200 R |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 1,512 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CO |
Consumer Description
THE FUEL GAUGE QUIT WORKING. THE DEALER SAID THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY FUEL SENSOR AND THIS WAS A FAIRLY COMMON PROBLEM. HE BLAMED THE ETHANOL IN THE GAS AND SAID WE NEEDED TO USE AN ADDITIVE TO PREVENT IT. *TR IF YOU RELY ON YOUR GAS GAUGE (WHO DOESN'T) AND IT READS FULL OR PART FULL AND YOU RUN OUT OF GAS IN TRAFFIC YOUR VEHICLE COULD STOP AND GET HIT.
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