2018 BMW K1600B MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #19V692000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Motorcycle |
2018 BMW K1600B |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
4/26/2017 - 9/26/2019 |
| Recalled on |
10/2/2019 |
| Influenced by |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
3/11/2020 |
| # Affected |
4,672 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
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View All BMW K1600B Recalls |
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