NHTSA Complaint #10569126 — 2006 BMW K1200 R

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10569126
Vehicle	2006 BMW K1200 R
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 10, 2014
Date Filed	March 13, 2014
Mileage	18,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

FUEL STRIP INSIDE FUEL TANK THAT SENDS FUEL LEVEL INDICATIONS FAILED. THIS IS THE 4TH STRIP IN 3 YEARS. THIS PROBLEM IS PRESENT IN SEVERAL BMW MOTORCYCLES BUILT FROM 2005 TO PRESENT. *TR

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