2014 BMW R 1200 RT - Suspension recall
NHTSA campaign: 14V320000
950 vehicles potentially affected
- Model year
- 2014
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- R 1200 RT
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Potential units affected
- 950 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2014-06-12
What’s the problem?
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 could happen?
If the piston rod breaks it will cause loss of stability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
What’s the fix?
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.