NHTSA recall 22V-023: Suspension

BMW of North America, LLC · Reported January 21, 2022 · 4 affected model years

Suspension recall

22V-023
January 21, 2022 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
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.
Safety risk
A damaged link strut can cause the rear of the motorcycle to contact the rear wheel, affecting riding stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number22V023000
ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLC
Report dateJanuary 21, 2022
ComponentSuspension:Rear
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.nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2020 BMW K 1600 B2 recalls total2019 BMW K 1600 B2 recalls total2019 BMW K 1600 GTL3 recalls total2019 BMW K 1600 GT3 recalls total

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