2019 BMW K 1600 GT

2 recalls — 2 complaints

22V023000 Jan 21, 2022
SUSPENSION:REAR
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.
Remedy: 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.
5,063 vehicles affected
19V692000 Oct 1, 2019
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.
Remedy: 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.
4,672 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION Nov 9, 2022
The contact owns a 2019 BMW K 1600 GT. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V023000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was notified of the recall notice and stated that parts were available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and the contact was informed that he would receive a call back. The contact had not yet received a response. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
SUSPENSION Sep 13, 2022
The contact owns a 2019 BMW K 1600 GT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V0230000 (Suspension). The dealer had been notified of the issue and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.