POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Published October 2, 2019 · Recall initiated: October 1, 2019
What's the hazard
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 to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- K1600B
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2018 BMW K1600B | 2018 BMW K 1600 GTL | 2017 BMW K 1600 GT | 2018 BMW K 1600 GT | 2019 BMW K1600B | 2020 BMW K1600B | 2019 BMW K 1600 GTL | 2020 BMW K 1600 GTL | 2019 BMW K 1600 GT | 2020 BMW K 1600 GT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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