Bmw recall: Power train
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2020 K 1600 GT and 2018-2020 K 1600 GTL and K 1600 B motorcycles. Certain transmission parts may not have been produced to the appropriate hardness level. This could affect the function of the transmission, possibly causing double engagement of two gears and/or the damage of transmission parts.
What could happen
Double gear engagement or transmission damage can cause the rear wheel to lock up, affecting the vehicle stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift forks, the selector sleeve of 5th/6th gear and the gear wheel of 6th gear, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk was mailed November 1, 2019. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw K 1600 Gt 2017–2020
- Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2018–2020
- Bmw K1600B 2018–2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V692000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 1, 2019
- Owners notified
- Mar 11, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,672
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 26, 2017 to Sep 26, 2019
- Part
- Power train › Manual transmission
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: 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
- Bmw recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 12, 2013
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.