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NHTSA Recall 22V023000: Suspension: rear

BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,063 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the BMW K 1600 B.

5,063
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2022
owners notified (June 21)
NHTSA campaign22V023000
ComponentSUSPENSION › REAR
Report receivedJanuary 21, 2022
Owner notificationJune 21, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety 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.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 22V023000

Make and modelModel years
BMW K 1600 B2019, 2020
BMW K 1600 GT2019, 2020
BMW K 1600 Gtl2019, 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.