The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14V320000·Announced 2014-06-12

BMW Recalls 2014 R 1200 RT Motorcycles for Rear Shock Absorber Defect

BMW is recalling 950 model year 2014 R 1200 RT motorcycles because the rear shock absorber piston rod can break, causing loss of stability and increasing crash risk.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear shock absorber piston rod) that can cause loss of stability and increase the risk of a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2014 R 1200 RT motorcycles manufactured between November 27, 2013, and May 5, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Dynamic Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) rear shock absorber. A total of 950 vehicles are affected by this recall.

The piston rod within the rear shock absorber can break without warning. If this occurs, it causes a loss of stability, which increases the risk of a vehicle crash. Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the defect has been remedied.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Dynamic ESA shock absorber free of charge. The recall was expected to begin in July 2014. Owners may contact BMW Customer Relations at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW R 1200 RT
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
950

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • R 1200 RT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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