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2019 BMW K 1600 GT Recall - Campaign #19V692000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2019 BMW K 1600 GT MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #19V692000

RECALL FOR 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.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Motorcycle 2019 BMW K 1600 GT
Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
Manufactured between 2/14/2017 - 9/26/2019
Recalled on 10/2/2019
Influenced by BMW of North America, LLC
Owners Notified on 3/11/2020
# Affected 4,672
Recalled for POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Description 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.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action 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.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
See also 2019 BMW K 1600 GT Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
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