NHTSA Complaint #10535147 — 2008 BMW R1200 GS

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10535147
Vehicle	2008 BMW R1200 GS
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	April 16, 2013
Date Filed	August 13, 2013
Mileage	51,063 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

WHILE RIDING DOWN THE FREEWAY AN ODD VIBRATION IN THE BIKE OCCURRED WHEN THE SUSPENSION UNLOADED. ABOUT A HALF MILE LATER THE REAR WHEEL SUDDENLY LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE BIKE TO JERK VIOLENTLY. IMMEDIATELY PULLING IN THE CLUTCH ALLOWED ME TO COAST TO THE SIDE. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT THROUGH THE TWO SWING ARM JOINT BOOTS. THE LOWER U-JOINT OF THE DRIVE SHAFT SEIZED AND BROKE DUE TO THE FAILURE OF A NON-MAINTAINABLE SEALED BEARING. THE DRIVESHAFT IS LOCATED IN THE SWINGARM AND THE FLAILING DRIVESHAFT CAUSED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THAT PART AS WELL. THE REPAIRS INCLUDED REPLACING THE DRIVE SHAFT, SWINGARM AND BOOTS. *TR

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