Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
K 1600 GT
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
19V692000
Component Description
Power Train:Manual Transmission
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20161011
End Of Manufacture
20190926
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4672
Date Owners Notified
20200311
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20191001