NHTSA Complaint #10862796 — 2014 BMW R1200 GS
STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10862796 |
| Vehicle | 2014 BMW R1200 GS |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 13,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | FL |
Consumer Description
UNDER NORMAL USE, THE MOTORCYCLE'S FRAME STARTED RUSTING/CORRODING AT JUST EIGHT (8) MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. SEVERAL OF THE WELDS AND JOINTS, AND THE ENTIRE SURFACE OF THE FRAME, ARE NOW COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE CORROSION STARTED WITH WHAT SEEMED TO BE JUST THE PAINT/COATING, BUT HAS NOW INVADED THE UNDERLYING STEEL. THE MOTORCYCLE HAS NEVER BEEN DROPPED OR DAMAGED, OR USED IN ANY WAY INCONSISTENT WITH BMW'S WARRANTY OR USER'S MANUAL.
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