BMW K 1600 B, K 1600 GT, K 1600 GTL (2019-2020): Suspension
Recall 22V023000 · Jan 21, 2022 · BMW of North America, LLC
5,063
vehicles affected
5,063
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V023000
- Date
- Jan 21, 2022
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 5,063
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear
- Model years
- 2019-2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 6 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V023000?
3 models: BMW K 1600 B (2019-2020), BMW K 1600 GT (2019-2020), BMW K 1600 GTL (2019-2020), about 5,063 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V023000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.