EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Motorcycle Bmw “R 1200 RT” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1107/14
Summary
null Due to a manufacturing defect, the piston rod of the rear spring strut in connection with the Dynamic ESA could break, potentially leading to a loss of stability. There is a risk that the motorcyclist may fall off.
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Product
Motorcycle — Bmw
- Brand
- Bmw
- Name / model
- R 1200 RT · Sales name: R 1200 RT Type: R12WT EC type approval: E1*2002/24*0613*01
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Motorcycle
- Production dates: The vehicles in question were manufactured between 07.1.2013 and 04.6.2014.
What is the risk?
- null Due to a manufacturing defect, the piston rod of the rear spring strut in connection with the Dynamic ESA could break, potentially leading to a loss of stability. There is a risk that the motorcyclist may fall off.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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