NHTSA recall 19V-692: Power Train

BMW of North America, LLC · Reported October 1, 2019 · 3 affected model years

Power Train recall

19V-692
October 1, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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

NHTSA campaign number19V692000
ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLC
Report dateOctober 1, 2019
ComponentPower Train:Manual Transmission
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2019 BMW K 1600 GTL3 recalls total2019 BMW K 1600 GT3 recalls total2019 BMW K1600B1 recall total

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