NHTSA Recall 19V692000: Manual transmission (power train)
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,672 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the BMW K 1600 GT.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V692000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | October 1, 2019 |
| Owner notification | March 11, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 19V692000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW K 1600 GT | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| BMW K 1600 Gtl | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| BMW K1600B | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.