NHTSA Complaint #11324091 — 2005 BMW R 1200 GS
WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11324091 |
| Vehicle | 2005 BMW R 1200 GS |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 12,078 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NM |
Consumer Description
UPON INSPECTION, I DISCOVERED 4 OF THE 5 WHEEL MOUNTING HOLES IN THE ALUMINUM REAR WHEEL FLANGE ARE CRACKED. I HAVE READ ABOUT MANY PEOPLE HAVING THIS ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL VEHICLE. I'VE STOPPED RIDING UNTIL IT IS FIXED BECAUSE IT COULD BREAK CAUSING AN ACCIDENT WHICH COULD LEAD TO INJURY OR DEATH. *TR
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