NHTSA Complaint #10692823 — 2005 BMW K1200 LT

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10692823
Vehicle	2005 BMW K1200 LT
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	March 7, 2015
Date Filed	March 8, 2015
Mileage	20,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

WHILE RIDING IN TO A LEFT HANDED CORNER THE FRONT RIGHT FRONT LEG BROKE STANDING THE MOTORCYCLE STRAIGHT UP AND SENDING ME AND THE BIKE INTO THE GUARDRAIL CAUSING A CRASH THAT I WAS LUCKY TO WALK AWAY FROM. *TR

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