2017-2020 BMW K 1600 GT/K 1600 GTL/K1600B - Power Train recall

Model years: 2017-2020
Makes: BMW
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Potential units affected: 4,672 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
Reported: 2019-10-01

Affected vehicles

2020 BMW K 1600 GT
2020 BMW K 1600 GTL
2020 BMW K1600B
2019 BMW K 1600 GT
2019 BMW K 1600 GTL
2019 BMW K1600B
2018 BMW K 1600 GT
2018 BMW K 1600 GTL
2018 BMW K1600B
2017 BMW K 1600 GT

What’s the 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.

What could happen?

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.

What’s the fix?

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.