Damaged Link Strut May Affect Riding Stability – 2019-2020 BMW K1600 GT, K1600 GTL, & K1600 B Motorcycles

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K1600 GT

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January 21, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V023000

Damaged Link Strut May Affect Riding Stability

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.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V023

Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC

Components SUSPENSION

Potential Number of Units Affected  1,625

Summary

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.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear link strut, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 15, 2022. 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.nhtsa.gov.

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