NHTSA Complaint #11373443 — 2018 BMW R1200 GS
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 1 Injury
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11373443 |
| Vehicle | 2018 BMW R1200 GS |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 8,000 miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
WITHOUT WARNING THE MOTORCYCLE STEERING WENT INTO WHAT IS COMMONLY KNOW AS "DEATH WOBBLE" OR "TANK SLAPPING" WITH THE STEERING UNCONTROLLABLE RAPIDLY MOVING RIGHT TO LEFT AND IMMEDIATELY CRASHING CAUSING SEVERE INJURIES TO DRIVER.
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