Bmw recall: Engine
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012 K1600 GT and K1600 GTL motorcycles. In certain riding conditions, an incorrect throttle valve control signal may be received by the engine control unit, limiting the engine speed.
What could happen
As a result of the reduced engine speed, the engine could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the throttle control software, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in December 2013. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Vehicles covered
- Bmw K 1600 Gt 2012
- Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V526000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 25, 2013
- Owners notified
- Dec 20, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,475
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 10, 2011 to Mar 8, 2012
- Part
- Engine; Electrical system › Software; Vehicle speed control
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw recall: Power train Apr 2, 2026
- Bmw recall: Communication Jul 25, 2025
- Bmw recall: Suspension Feb 29, 2024
- Bmw recall: Suspension Jan 21, 2022
- Bmw recall: Fuel system, gasoline Feb 8, 2021
- Bmw recall: Fuel system, gasoline Aug 10, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.