Recalls › 14V320000

NHTSA recall 14V320000

Suspension

BMW R 1200 RT

Reported Jun 12, 2014950 vehicles affectedBMW of North America, LLCBuilt Nov 27, 2013 – May 5, 2014

The defect

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.

The risk

If the piston rod breaks it will cause loss of stability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

The remedy

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.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

Ask AI about this recallChatGPTClaudePerplexityGoogle AIGrok

Vehicles in this recall

BMW R 1200 RT
2014

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.