NHTSA Complaint #10551344 — 2008 BMW F800 ST
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10551344 |
| Vehicle | 2008 BMW F800 ST |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 28,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MA |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW MOTORCYCLE MODEL F800ST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO START THE ENGINE AS A GRINDING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AS THE STARTER SIGNAL, WHICH DESTROYED THE GENERATOR, THE BATTERY AND BURNED THE WIRES. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED AND DENIED ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIR. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 28,000. ...UPDATED 01/14/14 *BF
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