NHTSA Complaint #10606244 — 2008 BMW K 1200 GT

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10606244
Vehicle	2008 BMW K 1200 GT
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	June 25, 2014
Date Filed	June 26, 2014
Mileage	19,935 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OK

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW K1200 GT MOTORCYLCE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF ROAD, THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED AND THE REAR WHEEL SEIZED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS PROBABILITY THAT THE ABS MODULATOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE MANFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 19,935. UPDATED 09/16/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DECLINED ASSISTANCE. UPDATED 1/15/15 *JS

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