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NHTSA : 14V320000

Campaign Details

Component: SUSPENSION

Defect Description

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.

Consequence / Hazard

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

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles1

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.