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BMW R1200 RT Recall 14V320: Suspension

NHTSA campaign 14V320, reported June 12, 2014, 950 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V320BMW of North America, LLC
Component
SUSPENSION
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.
Risk
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

BMW R1200 RT2014