NHTSA Complaint #10582823 — 2004 BMW R1150 R FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10582823
Vehicle	2004 BMW R1150 R
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident	April 9, 2014
Date Filed	April 15, 2014
Mileage	2,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AL

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW R1150R. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH HE BEGAN TO SMELL FUEL. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE NEAR THE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MOTORCYCLE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,500. UPDATED 07/03/14 MA UPDATED 07/08/2014 *JS

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