NHTSA Complaint #10588000 — 2008 BMW R1200 GS
POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10588000 |
| Vehicle | 2008 BMW R1200 GS |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 51,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MD |
Consumer Description
WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A FREEWAY A SLIGHT VIBRATION WAS FELT WHEN THE SUSPENSION UNLOADED. THE VIBRATION SUDDENLY TURNED IN TO A BUCKING FROM THE BIKE'S REAR AND THE DRIVE SHAFT FROZE, LOCKING THE REAR WHEEL. SMALL FLAMES WERE NOTICED FROM THE FORWARD SWING ARM BOOT WHICH SELF EXTINGUISHED. INSPECTION SHOWED THE FORWARD UNIVERSAL JOINT FAILED AND THE ROTATING DRIVE SHAFT TORE THE SWING ARM. *TR
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