BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE 2010 Safety Review #10567602
BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE 2010 car safety problem was reported on Sept 23, 2013.BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE 2010, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . I HAVE HAD ISSUE WITH A LITHIUM IRON PHOSPHATE (LIFEPO4) BATTERY FROM BALLISTIC PERFORMANCE COMPONENTS (MODEL - 16 CELL HD BALLISTIC BATTERY) IN A MOTORCYCLE. THE DESIGN OF THE BATTERY CAN ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THROUGH THE TOP OF THE BATTERY THUS RESULTING IN THE BATTERY SHORTING OUT. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS OCCURRENCE SIMPLY BY RIDING THE BIKE IN THE RAIN. WITH THE BATTERY LOCATION DIRECTLY BELOW THE BACK OF THE FUEL TANK AND UNDER THE RIDER'S CROTCH, THE INHERENT SAFETY OF A BALLISTIC PERFORMANCE COMPONENTS BATTERY IS QUESTIONABLE. I WAS LUCKY THAT THE SHORTED BATTERY DID NOT RESULT IN A THERMAL RUNAWAY AND EXPLODE. I CAN PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. THANKS WES PATTERSON 920-973-2126.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Bmw R 1200 Gs Adventure 2010 problem was reported in MANITOWOC, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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