Some 2024 BMW R 1250 RT And K 1600s May Have Front Strut Issue

Some 2024 BMW R 1250 RT And K 1600s May Have Front Strut Issue


On February 29, 2024, BMW North America submitted a safety recall report to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding certain 2024 R 1250 RTs and K 1600 GT, GTL and B bikes.

On bikes produced within a certain period, the Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) that came from the supplier to BMW may not meet BMW’s specifications. As a result, the proportional valve can come without screated on the life of the strut, thus making its function damping absent. Driving stability, especially at high speeds, can be adversely affected, which can increase the risk of an accident.

What’s the Problem?

According to BMW North America records, approximately 191 bikes in total may be affected. This represents almost 80 percent of the population.

Here’s how the numbers break down between the 2024 BMW R 1250 RT and the 2024 BMW K 1600 GT/GTL/B:

Bicycle Number of Affected Units Affected Production Date Range
2024 BMW R 1250 RT 140 August 18, 2023 to September 15, 2023
2024 BMW K 1600 GT/GTL/B 51 September 5, 2023 to September 15, 2023

On affected ESA front springs, the corresponding valve on the damper may have been made from the wrong material, which does not meet BMW specifications. Because this is the case, it can remove itself over the life of the damper, which can make it not work as it should (and maybe not work at all).

The problem was first discovered on September 14, 2023, when the service provider was performing internal quality control and discovered one of the springs where this condition occurred. It started an engineering investigation and finally identified the source of the problem.

As of February 22, 2024, BMW says it has not received any reports of accidents or injuries stemming from this issue. However, it makes an optional security recall to solve the problem.

What will happen next and what should the owners do

BMW sent a notification to its authorized dealer network on March 1, 2024. The official Service Information Bulletin contains detailed instructions on how dealers should inspect the front ESA units and which parts should be replaced if, in fact, the front suspension is fixed. need replacement. under this memorial.

Owners will be notified by mail that will be sent on or about April 22, 2024.

In the United States, owners can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Additionally, owners can contact the NHTSA Motor Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.