2017 BMW K 1600 GT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recall
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Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2017 BMW K 1600 GT
The 2017 BMW K 1600 GT has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.
Recalls for the 2017 BMW K 1600 GT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2017 BMW K 1600 GT, potentially affecting up to 4,672 vehicles.
Recall 19V692000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
| 4,672 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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....
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 BMW K 1600 GT
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 BMW K 1600 GT.
Safety Rating for the 2017 BMW K 1600 GT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 BMW K 1600 GT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 BMW K 1600 GT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 BMW K 1600 GT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW K 1600 GT
- 2012 BMW K 1600 GT — 14 complaints
- 2013 BMW K 1600 GT — 9 complaints
- 2014 BMW K 1600 GT — 0 complaints
- 2015 BMW K 1600 GT — 1 complaint
- 2016 BMW K 1600 GT — 5 complaints
- 2017 BMW K 1600 GT (current)
- 2018 BMW K 1600 GT — 6 complaints
- 2019 BMW K 1600 GT — 2 complaints
- 2020 BMW K 1600 GT — 0 complaints