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2003 BMW K1200LT problems

Owners have filed 26 complaints about the 2003 BMW K1200LT with NHTSA between 2003 and 2021. The largest single group is the transmission & drivetrain. Across this model's run it ranks 2 of 5 worst.

Read the complaints What breaks Worst years for the BMW K1200LT All 2003 cars
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FaultScore 64/100

Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the BMW K1200LT.

How this is worked out

The numbers

26

Complaints

2

Crashes reported

4

Fires reported

2

Injuries reported

39,200 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

50%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

What kind of bad

The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.

Complaint volume 33 vs 50 Severity 100 vs 50 Early failure 85 vs 50
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 33
Against the median year of the BMW K1200LT. 50 means typical for this model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
30.8% of these complaints involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of 9.7%.
Early failure — 85
50% of failures with a mileage on record happened under 36,000 miles, against a national rate of 29%.

How 2003 compares with every other BMW K1200LT

Click any bar to open that year's report.

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 2003 BMW K1200LT

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

Transmission & Drivetrain 13 50.0%

2 crashes, 0 fires · median 35,800 mi

Fuel & Propulsion 6 23.1%

0 crashes, 2 fires · median 37,960 mi

Other & Unspecified 2 7.7%

Median failure at 568 miles

Suspension 2 7.7%

Median failure at 61,276 miles

Brakes 1 3.8%

Median failure at 103,684 miles

Electrical System 1 3.8%

0 crashes, 1 fires · median 42,600 mi

Engine & Cooling 1 3.8%

0 crashes, 1 fires · median 42,600 mi

When it fails

Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.

Under 1,000 miles 2 7.7%
10,000 – 24,999 miles 6 23.1%
25,000 – 49,999 miles 10 38.5%
50,000 – 74,999 miles 1 3.8%
75,000 – 99,999 miles 2 7.7%
100,000 – 149,999 miles 5 19.2%

When owners complained

A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.

Jul 2003 peak 6 Apr 2021

NHTSA investigations into the 2003 BMW K1200LT

An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.

DP12001 Opened 20 Jan 2012 Closed 20 Jun 2013 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

M/C final drive ball bearing failure

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a defect petition requesting that it open an investigation into model year (MY) 1998-2009 BMW KLT series motorcycles for final drive bearing failures.The petitioner asked NHTSA to issue an order that [BMW] be required to recall the affected models for inspection ofcomponent wear and proper assembly of the [final drive] bearing.ODI has reviewed the petition, assessed relevant consumer complaints, and gathered other data in the course of investigating this issue.Based on its review, ODI does not believe that a safety-related defect trend current...

Recalls on the 2003 BMW K1200LT

A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.

Canada — Transport Canada

Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones.

Recall 2004026 2,527 units in Canada

Fuel System

On certain motorcycles, the crimp-type hose clamps along the fuel line may not have been installed properly and could leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Correction: Dealer will inspect, and if necessary, adjust all crimp-type hose clamps.

Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.

Complaints that involved harm

Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.

at 42,600 miles Fountain Hills, AZ Fire

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2003 BMW K1200LTC TOURING MOTORCYCLE, WENT UP IN MASSIVE FLAMES AND A SUBSEQUENT EXPLOSION, WHILE PARKED AND ENGINE RUNNING / IDLING FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 MINUTES. FIRE DEPT. ARRIVED 10 MINUTES LATER, AND BATTELLED THE FLAMED FOR 7 MORE MINUTES TO EXTINGUISH IT. LUCKILY NO PERSONAL INJURY, BUT SOME PROPERTY DAMAGE AS A RESULT. INITIAL WHITE SMOKE, AND FLAMES OBSERVED AT THE FUEL-RAIL ABOVE THE ENGINE FRONT, LEFT HAND SIDE.

NHTSA complaint #11406760 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 42,600 miles Fountain Hills, AZ Fire

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2003 BMW K1200LT BURNED TO ASHES ON 12-08-2020. CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED AFTER RUNNING FOR A FEW MINUTES. SMOKE FROM FRONT. FLAMES IN THE LOWER FRONT LEFT OF ENGINE. RECENT SERVICES- FEB 2020, INCLUDED REPLACING QUICK CONNECT FUEL LINES WITH NEW METAL UPGRADES, AFTER FUEL LEAK DETECTED. 42K MILES. HUGE FIRE. EXTREME DANGER WARNING.

NHTSA complaint #11382726 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 42,600 miles Fountain Hills, AZ Fire

ENGINE

2003 BMW K1200LT BURNED TO ASHES ON 12-08-2020. CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED AFTER RUNNING FOR A FEW MINUTES. SMOKE FROM FRONT. FLAMES IN THE LOWER FRONT LEFT OF ENGINE. RECENT SERVICES- FEB 2020, INCLUDED REPLACING QUICK CONNECT FUEL LINES WITH NEW METAL UPGRADES, AFTER FUEL LEAK DETECTED. 42K MILES. HUGE FIRE. EXTREME DANGER WARNING.

NHTSA complaint #11382726 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 42,600 miles Fountain Hills, AZ Fire

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2003 BMW K1200LT BURNED TO ASHES ON 12-08-2020. CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED AFTER RUNNING FOR A FEW MINUTES. SMOKE FROM FRONT. FLAMES IN THE LOWER FRONT LEFT OF ENGINE. RECENT SERVICES- FEB 2020, INCLUDED REPLACING QUICK CONNECT FUEL LINES WITH NEW METAL UPGRADES, AFTER FUEL LEAK DETECTED. 42K MILES. HUGE FIRE. EXTREME DANGER WARNING.

NHTSA complaint #11382726 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 33,245 miles Aurora, CO Crash 1 injured

POWER TRAIN

THE FINAL DRIVE DIFFERENTIAL FAILED, LOCKED UP THE REAR TIRE, CAUSE CATASTROPHIC LOSS OF CONTROL, EJECTION FROM THE MOTORCYCLE AT HIGHWAY SPEED, AND TOTAL LOSS OF THE MACHINE. THE RIDER SUFFERED MODERATE INJURIES, MOSTLY ABRASIONS AND BRUISES, AND BROKEN BONES. THE TIRE PRESSURES AND FINAL DRIVE FLUID LEVEL HAD BEEN CHECKED THAT DAY, AND WERE CORRECT. A $10,000 MACHINE WAS TOTALED BECAUSE OF A CHEAP PART THAT IS A KNOWN DEFECT, HAS OCCURRED OVER AND OVER, AND BMW HAS NOT BEEN ORDERED TO FIX THIS SAFETY ISSUE!

NHTSA complaint #10521267 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 48,000 miles Easton, PA Crash 1 injured

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

2003 BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE FINAL DRIVE BEARING FAILURE.

NHTSA complaint #10167806 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

at 107,000 miles Gilbert, AZ

POWER TRAIN

DRIVE SHAFT HAD BREAK, DANGEROUS. CAUSED THE FINAL DRIVE GEARS TO BREAK, DANGEROUS. ON THE ROAD.

NHTSA complaint #11407105 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 87,770 miles Gilbert, AZ

POWER TRAIN

CLUTCH PLATE CRACKED. HAD TO REPLACE ALL PARTS TO THE FINAL DRIVE

NHTSA complaint #11407107 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 103,684 miles Gilbert, AZ

POWER TRAIN

BRAKE LINES LEAKING AND REPLACED. $1002. IN REPAIRS. FINAL DRIVE LEAKING AND ALL GEAR DAMAGED.

NHTSA complaint #11406630 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 103,684 miles Gilbert, AZ

SUSPENSION

BRAKE LINES LEAKING AND REPLACED. $1002. IN REPAIRS. FINAL DRIVE LEAKING AND ALL GEAR DAMAGED.

NHTSA complaint #11406630 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 103,684 miles Gilbert, AZ

SERVICE BRAKES

BRAKE LINES LEAKING AND REPLACED. $1002. IN REPAIRS. FINAL DRIVE LEAKING AND ALL GEAR DAMAGED.

NHTSA complaint #11406630 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 42,600 miles Fountain Hills, AZ Fire

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2003 BMW K1200LTC TOURING MOTORCYCLE, WENT UP IN MASSIVE FLAMES AND A SUBSEQUENT EXPLOSION, WHILE PARKED AND ENGINE RUNNING / IDLING FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 MINUTES. FIRE DEPT. ARRIVED 10 MINUTES LATER, AND BATTELLED THE FLAMED FOR 7 MORE MINUTES TO EXTINGUISH IT. LUCKILY NO PERSONAL INJURY, BUT SOME PROPERTY DAMAGE AS A RESULT. INITIAL WHITE SMOKE, AND FLAMES OBSERVED AT THE FUEL-RAIL ABOVE THE ENGINE FRONT, LEFT HAND SIDE.

NHTSA complaint #11406760 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 42,600 miles Fountain Hills, AZ Fire

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2003 BMW K1200LT BURNED TO ASHES ON 12-08-2020. CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED AFTER RUNNING FOR A FEW MINUTES. SMOKE FROM FRONT. FLAMES IN THE LOWER FRONT LEFT OF ENGINE. RECENT SERVICES- FEB 2020, INCLUDED REPLACING QUICK CONNECT FUEL LINES WITH NEW METAL UPGRADES, AFTER FUEL LEAK DETECTED. 42K MILES. HUGE FIRE. EXTREME DANGER WARNING.

NHTSA complaint #11382726 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 42,600 miles Fountain Hills, AZ Fire

ENGINE

2003 BMW K1200LT BURNED TO ASHES ON 12-08-2020. CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED AFTER RUNNING FOR A FEW MINUTES. SMOKE FROM FRONT. FLAMES IN THE LOWER FRONT LEFT OF ENGINE. RECENT SERVICES- FEB 2020, INCLUDED REPLACING QUICK CONNECT FUEL LINES WITH NEW METAL UPGRADES, AFTER FUEL LEAK DETECTED. 42K MILES. HUGE FIRE. EXTREME DANGER WARNING.

NHTSA complaint #11382726 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 42,600 miles Fountain Hills, AZ Fire

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2003 BMW K1200LT BURNED TO ASHES ON 12-08-2020. CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED AFTER RUNNING FOR A FEW MINUTES. SMOKE FROM FRONT. FLAMES IN THE LOWER FRONT LEFT OF ENGINE. RECENT SERVICES- FEB 2020, INCLUDED REPLACING QUICK CONNECT FUEL LINES WITH NEW METAL UPGRADES, AFTER FUEL LEAK DETECTED. 42K MILES. HUGE FIRE. EXTREME DANGER WARNING.

NHTSA complaint #11382726 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 50,737 miles Salt Lake City, UT

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

WHILE RIDING, FUEL BEGAN POURING OUT OVER MY RIGHT FOOT. IT TURNED OUT THAT THE FUEL LINE QUICK DISCONNECTS (USED FOR REMOVING THE FUEL TANK) DETERIORATED BECAUSE THEY ARE PLASTIC (THE PLASTIC PART HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED--THE REPLACEMENT PART IS NOW METAL). MY DEALER REPLACED THE DISCONNECTS WITH THE NEW, METAL PART.

NHTSA complaint #10604805 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 33,245 miles Aurora, CO Crash 1 injured

POWER TRAIN

THE FINAL DRIVE DIFFERENTIAL FAILED, LOCKED UP THE REAR TIRE, CAUSE CATASTROPHIC LOSS OF CONTROL, EJECTION FROM THE MOTORCYCLE AT HIGHWAY SPEED, AND TOTAL LOSS OF THE MACHINE. THE RIDER SUFFERED MODERATE INJURIES, MOSTLY ABRASIONS AND BRUISES, AND BROKEN BONES. THE TIRE PRESSURES AND FINAL DRIVE FLUID LEVEL HAD BEEN CHECKED THAT DAY, AND WERE CORRECT. A $10,000 MACHINE WAS TOTALED BECAUSE OF A CHEAP PART THAT IS A KNOWN DEFECT, HAS OCCURRED OVER AND OVER, AND BMW HAS NOT BEEN ORDERED TO FIX THIS SAFETY ISSUE!

NHTSA complaint #10521267 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 31,555 miles Appleton, WI

POWER TRAIN

FELT A STRANGE VIBRATION. EXITED THE ROAD AT THE NEXT EXIT ABOUT A MILE DOWN THE ROAD. UPON SLOWING BELOW 20 MPH, THE VIBRATION INCREASED. BRAKING WAS DIMINISHED AND USED DOWN SHIFTING. PULLED OVER INTO A PARKING LOT AND INSPECTED THE MOTORCYCLE. FOUND OIL RUNNING FROM THE FINAL DRIVE DOWN THE BRAKE ROTOR AND RIM/TIRE. CALLED FOR A TOW TRUCK TO TAKE IT TO THE LOCAL BMW DEALER. DEALER SAID THE FINAL DRIVE BEARINGS HAD FAILED AND THE ENTIRE FINAL DRIVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. SINCE THERE WAS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE PRE-2004 FINAL DRIVES, THE DEALER REPLACED WITH A FINAL DRIVE FROM A 2006.

NHTSA complaint #10464362 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 30,876 miles Naples, FL

POWER TRAIN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2003 BMW K1200 LT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WHEN THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS CAUSED THE VEHICLE SEIZE. THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM THE FINAL DRIVE UNIT ONTO THE REAR WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE BEARINGS, O-RINGS, AND REAR WHEEL SHAFT WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FURTHER ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE SINCE THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,876.

NHTSA complaint #10446859 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 18,646 miles King City, MO

POWER TRAIN

BMW K1200LT 2003 MOTORCYLE I PURCHASED USED WITH 8700 MILES ON THE BIKE. AT 18646 HAVING ALL THE MAINTENANCE DONE BY THE DEALER, I EXPERIENCED A RUMBLING SOUND TRAVELING ON AN INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH. I PULLED OVER THINKING IT MIGHT BE A BAD TIRE AND NOTICED OIL DRIPPING ON THE REAR TIRE/RIM. OIL ON THE REAR BRAKES DID HAMPER MY SLOWING DOWN. BMW REPAIRED THE FINAL DRIVE SAYING THE OUTSIDE BEARING FAILED CAUSING THE OIL SEAL TO FAIL. AT 25,423 MILES THE FINAL DRIVE FAILED AGAIN. THIS IS A HIGH PRICED BIKE AND I WAS SURPRISED AT THIS MECHANICAL FAILURE WHICH I BELIEVE NOW THAT IT WASN'T ASSEMBLED CORRECTLY AND DURING THE REPAIR NO CHANGE ON THE NEW BEARING WAS DONE SO IT FAILED A SECOND TIME. I FINALLY PURCHASED A USED FINAL DRIVE TO CONTINUE RIDING. I NOW HAVE 129,025 ON THE BIKE AND THE USED FINAL DRIVE IS STILL PERFORMING OK SO THE ISSUE WAS WITH THE ORIGINAL DRIVE ON THIS BIKE. A NEW FINAL DRIVE WASN'T IN MY BUDGET. I WONDER WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED HAD I BEEN IN A HARD CURVE WHEN THIS FAILURE OCCURRED. NOT GOOD, I'D SAY. BMW CAN/SHOULD DO BETTER DURING ASSEMBLY.

NHTSA complaint #10446654 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 143,740 miles Tyler, TX

POWER TRAIN

I HAD THE SAME FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN ODI NO. 10439549, AND CURRENTLY BEING INVESTIGATED UNDER CAMPAIGN DP12001. WHILE DOING 70 MPH ON THE KENTUCKY PARKWAY I FELT A SEVERE VIBRATION AND SLIGHT WOBBLE IN THE REAR WHEEL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. I SLOWED TO THE SHOULDER AND STOPPED. AFTER CHECKING THE REAR TIRE I FOUND A LOT OF GEAR OIL ON THE TIRE, RIM, AND REAR DRIVE. I WAS EXTREMELY LUCKY THAT I DID NOT LOSE TRACTION AND CRASH.

NHTSA complaint #10446588 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 21,740 miles Sacramento, CA

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW K1200LT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE HAS QUICK RELEASE FUEL LINES THAT ARE MADE OUT OF PLASTIC AND THEY BREAK EASILY. IF THE MOTORCYCLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AND THEY BREAK, GAS WOULD LEAK ONTO THE DRIVER AND IT COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS HAPPENS FROM TIME TO TIME AND THEY WOULD REPLACE THEM. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE TWO LINES, ONE MALE AND ONE FEMALE AND THAT IT NEEDS TO BE MADE KNOWN WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS PURCHASED THAT THE LINES SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21740 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 21740. UPDATED 2/22/11 *CN UPDATED 11/28/2011

NHTSA complaint #10353369 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 21,050 miles Princeton, MA

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

FUEL SMELL FROM RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE WHEN RUNNING. FUEL SPRAY ON MY RIGHT BOOT. REMOVED SIDE FAIRING, STARTED ENGINE AND NOTICED FUEL SPRAYING FROM PLASTIC FUEL LINE CONNECTOR. REPLACED PLASTIC CONNECTOR WITH BRASS.

NHTSA complaint #10263902 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 77,461 miles Easton, PA

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

FINAL DRIVE FAILURE ON 2003 BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE. LOSS OF HYPOID FLUID CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL ON MOTORCYCLE. WAS ABLE TO STAY UPRIGHT.

NHTSA complaint #10217729 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 48,000 miles Easton, PA Crash 1 injured

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

2003 BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE FINAL DRIVE BEARING FAILURE.

NHTSA complaint #10167806 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 18,869 miles King City, MO

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

BMW 0703 K1200LTC MOTORCYCLE REAR END FAILED AT LESS THAN 19,000 MILES CREATING A HAZARD TO MY SAFETY. HOWEVER BY HEARING THE GEAR NOISE IN TIME I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE BIKE BEFORE THE REAR SEAL ALLOWED OIL OUT OF THE REAR END. SO IT HAD TO BE A BEARING FAILURE IN MY OPINION. AT THIS TIME NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE YET.

NHTSA complaint #10167135 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 18,869 miles King City, MO

SUSPENSION:REAR

BMW 0703 K1200LTC MOTORCYCLE REAR END FAILED AT LESS THAN 19,000 MILES CREATING A HAZARD TO MY SAFETY. HOWEVER BY HEARING THE GEAR NOISE IN TIME I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE BIKE BEFORE THE REAR SEAL ALLOWED OIL OUT OF THE REAR END. SO IT HAD TO BE A BEARING FAILURE IN MY OPINION. AT THIS TIME NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE YET.

NHTSA complaint #10167135 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 33,320 miles Tyler, TX

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2003 BMW K1200LTE MOTORCYCLE THAT JUST EXPERIENCED A MASSIVE FUEL LEAK UNDER PRESSURE DUE TO A CRACKED PLASTIC QUICK DISCONNECT FITTING ON A FUEL LINE THAT WAS UNDER PRESSURE. THIS CAUSED SPRAYING FUEL TO SOAK MY RIGHT SHOE AND RUN DOWN OVER THE HOT ENGINE. THERE WAS A BULLETIN FROM BMW TO HAVE THE QUICK DISCONNECTS, O-RINGS, AND CLAMPS CHECKED. I HAD THIS DONE BY THE DEALERSHIP JUST A FEW MONTHS AGO. THE BULLETIN HOWEVER DOESN'T PROVIDE FOR REPLACING THE DEFECTIVE PARTS WITH AN UPGRADED PART. THERE HAVE NOW BEEN MANY INSTANCES OF THIS HAPPENING ON THIS MODEL BIKE. YOU CAN GO TO THE WWW.BMWLT.COM WEBSITE FORUM AND SEARCH FOR FUEL LEAK TO GET AN IDEA OF SOME OF THE INSTANCES. ONE BIKE BURNED TO THE GROUND, BUT BMW STATES THAT IT WAS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING....I WONDER ABOUT THAT. THE RIDER WAS KILLED. I FEEL IT MY DUTY TO REPORT THIS AND HOPE THAT A RECALL AND REDESIGN OF THE PART CAN PREVENT ANYONE FROM DYING. A SIDE NOTE TO THIS IS THE POSSIBILITY OF THE VAST AMOUNT OF FUEL GETTING ON THE REAR TIRE AND CAUSING A CRASH DUE TO SLIPPAGE. RON KELLENBENZ 18123 CR 1275 TYLER, TX 75703 903 839-5132 KELLENBENZ@COX.NET.

NHTSA complaint #10158846 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 35,800 miles Houston, TX

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

REAR DRIVE BEARING FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #10150393 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 15,453 miles Tooele, UT

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY

FAILED SHIFTER ON MOTORCYCLE.

NHTSA complaint #10095651 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 462 miles Camarillo, CA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE SHIFT LINKAGE BROKE ON MY 2003 BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT MODEL IS K1200LT - YOUR DROP DOWN MENU BELOW DOES NOT INCLUDE THIS CHOICE!!

NHTSA complaint #10030982 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.