Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #19V692000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V692000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Affecting 2017-2020 k 1600 gt and 2018-2020 k 1600 gtl and k 1600 b motorcycles Includes 4,672 affected units, Transmission may Cause Rear Wheel to Lock up, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2017-2020 k 1600 gt and 2018-2020 k 1600 gtl and k 1600 b motorcycles

Defect 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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V692000
Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2019-10-01T00:00:00
Subject: Transmission may cause rear wheel to lock up
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 4,672

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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 Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 88.08

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NHTSA ID: 19V692000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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