NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V320000
SUSPENSION
Published June 13, 2014 · Recall initiated: June 12, 2014
What's the hazard
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 R1200 RT motorcycles manufactured November 27, 2013, to May 5, 2014. The affected vehicles have a Dynamic Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) rear shock absorber. The piston rod within the rear shock absorber can break without warning, causing loss of stability.
What to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Dynamic ESA shock absorber, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in July 2014. Owners may contact BMW Customer Relations at 1-800-525-7417. Note: Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until they have been remedied.
Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- R 1200 RT
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2014 BMW R 1200 RT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US