BMW K1600B 2020: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V692000

Make Model Year
BMW K1600B 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-03-11 2019-10-01 2019-10-02

Production Dates: 2017-04-26 - 2019-09-26

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4672

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

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.

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.