Component
SUSPENSION
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your motorcycle has a special rear shock absorber that helps keep you stable while riding. It's called the Dynamic Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA), and it's in your 2014 R1200 RT motorcycle.
Risk if Unfixed
If this shock absorber fails without warning, the rear of your motorcycle could become unstable, making it harder to control. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty shock absorber with a new one, at no cost to you. Don't ride your motorcycle until you've had this repair done to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the piston rod breaks it will cause loss of stability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Original — 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.
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