Recall 14V320000: 2014 BMW R1200 RT

NHTSA flags this campaign with a do-not-drive advisory. Check your VIN right away and follow the manufacturer’s notice.

Report received

Jun 12, 2014

Manufacturer

BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected

950vehicles

Model years

2014

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2014 BMW R1200 RT6 complaints