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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 22V023000

2019 Bmw K 1600 Gtl | 2020 Bmw K 1600 Gtl | 2019 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2020 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2020 Bmw K 1600 B | 2019 Bmw K 1600 B — Suspension: rear

Published January 24, 2022 · Recall initiated: January 21, 2022

Summary

NHTSA records recall 22V023000, published January 24, 2022 and initiated January 21, 2022. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2019 Bmw K 1600 Gtl | 2020 Bmw K 1600 Gtl | 2019 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2020 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2020 Bmw K 1600 B | 2019 Bmw K 1600 B — Suspension: rear.

What's the hazard

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K1600 GT, K1600 GTL, and K1600 B motorcycles. The link strut connecting the rear suspension to the frame may have insufficient strength, which can cause the link strut to become damaged.

What to do

Dealers will replace the rear link strut, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters to inform owners of the safety risk were mailed on March 11, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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Recall details

Brand
BMW
Model
K 1600 GTL
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Lot
2019 BMW K 1600 GTL | 2020 BMW K 1600 GTL | 2019 BMW K 1600 GT | 2020 BMW K 1600 GT | 2020 BMW K 1600 B | 2019 BMW K 1600 B
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2019 Bmw K 1600 Gtl | 2020 Bmw K 1600 Gtl | 2019 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2020 Bmw K 1600 Gt | 2020 Bmw K 1600 B | 2019 Bmw K 1600 B — Suspension: rear recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V023000 on January 24, 2022. Reported hazard: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K1600 GT, K1600 GTL, and K1600 B motorcycles. The link strut connecting the rear suspension to the frame may have insufficient strength, which can cause the link strut to become damaged.

What should I do if I have this product?

Dealers will replace the rear link strut, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters to inform owners of the safety risk were mailed on March 11, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: K 1600 GTL.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)