2019-2020 BMW K1600B, BMW K 1600 GT and others recall: rear
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on January 21, 2022. It covers about 5,063 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 5,063
- reported
- Jan 21, 2022
- owners notified
- Jun 21, 2022
- related complaints
- 7
Suspension: rear
- What is 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 22V023000
Affected vehicles
- BMW K1600B 2019-2020 20192020
- BMW K 1600 GT 2019-2020 20192020
- BMW K 1600 GTL 2019-2020 20192020
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about suspension problems.
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Questions about recall 22V023000
Is there a recall on the 2019-2020 BMW K1600B, BMW K 1600 GT and others rear?
Yes. Recall 22V023000, reported on January 21, 2022, covers about 5,063 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 22V023000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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