NHTSA Complaint #11166420 — 2018 BMW K1600B STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11166420
Vehicle	2018 BMW K1600B
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	October 17, 2018
Date Filed	January 11, 2019
Mileage	3,400 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

1- THE MOTORCYCLE HAS AN EXTREME WOBBLING FROM 60 TO ABOVE MPH WHILE BEHIND ANY LARGER VEHICLE (SUV AND TRUCKS) IN THE HIGHWAY. 2- THE MOTORCYCLE HAS A VERY STRONG PUSH TO THE LEFT AT ANY SPEED, CAUSING THE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL IF NOT 100% HOLDING THE HANDLEBAR IN STREET OR HIGHWAY.

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