NHTSA Campaign 22V023000

SUSPENSION:REAR

Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Jan 21, 2022 · 5,063 vehicles affected

What's 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.

Consequence

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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BMW K 1600 B 2019 5,063
BMW K 1600 B 2020 5,063
BMW K 1600 GT 2019 5,063
BMW K 1600 GT 2020 5,063
BMW K 1600 GTL 2019 5,063
BMW K 1600 GTL 2020 5,063

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V023000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.