NHTSA Complaint #10508135 — 2006 BMW R1200 GS FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10508135
Vehicle	2006 BMW R1200 GS
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	April 6, 2013
Date Filed	April 13, 2013
Mileage	47,400 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

SMELL OF GASOLINE WHILE RIDING. DISCOVERD FUEL LEAK FROM CRACKS IN PLASTIC FLANGE WHERE FUEL LINE ATTACHES TO FUEL TANK. FOUND OUT THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE. NEW MODELS HAVE A UPDATED PART. *TR

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