Bmw recall: Suspension
Do not drive. NHTSA and the maker advise owners not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.
What is wrong
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.
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.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw R 1200 Rt 2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V320000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 12, 2014
- Owners notified
- Aug 11, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 950
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 27, 2013 to May 5, 2014
- Part
- Suspension
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw recall: Fuel system, gasoline Feb 8, 2021
- Bmw recall: Wheels Mar 11, 2015
- Bmw recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 12, 2013
- Bmw recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jun 18, 2010
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.