BMW K 1600 GT, K 1600 GTL, K1600B (2017-2020): Power train
Recall 19V692000 · Oct 1, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC
4,672
vehicles affected
4,672
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V692000
- Date
- Oct 1, 2019
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 4,672
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Manual transmission
- Model years
- 2017-2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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 can 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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 10 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V692000?
3 models: BMW K1600B (2018-2020), BMW K 1600 GT (2017-2020), BMW K 1600 GTL (2018-2020), about 4,672 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V692000?
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.
What can 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.
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.