# 2007 BMW R 1200 GS — SUSPENSION
> NHTSA complaint `1698159` · 2020-10-07 · BMW of North America, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 2
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** BMW
- **Model:** R 1200 GS
- **Year:** 2007
- **Manufacturer:** BMW of North America, LLC
- **Component:** SUSPENSION
- **Miles at failure:** 67,000
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
DRIVE SHAFT FAILURE WHICH TOOK OUT THE SWING ARM WHILE DOING SPEED OF 35-45 MPH ON BACK COUNTRY ROAD. IF ON HIGHWAY OR INCREASES SPEED, INCIDENT MAY CAUSE LOSS OF LIFE
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