Medium DVSA Vehicles
Bmw Motorrad Uk recalls K1600 GT — In transmissions for replacement free gearwheels 6th gear were installed that do not meet the specifications.
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⚠ What You Should Do
To check transmission number and if in affected range then the free gearwheel for 6th gear to be replaced.
Recall Details
Defect: In some cases the free gearwheels 6th gear that were installed do not meet the specifications. For this reason extended full load operation in 6th gear can cause increased wear of thegearshift forks. In the event of a fault the gear change is not performed correctly. this could lead to a dual engagement of two gears. A dual engagement can result in a blocked rear wheel and/or a shear off of the gear wheels depending on the speed and road friction coefficient.
Remedy: To check transmission number and if in affected range then the free gearwheel for 6th gear to be replaced.
Vehicles affected: 5
DVSA Recall Reference: RM/2022/033
Make: BMW MOTORRAD UK | Model: K1600 GT
To check if your specific vehicle is affected, visit the DVSA vehicle recall checker, select your vehicle make and model, and look for recall reference RM/2022/033.
Why This Product Is Dangerous
In some cases the free gearwheels 6th gear that were installed do not meet the specifications. For this reason extended full load operation in 6th gear can cause increased wear of thegearshift forks. In the event of a fault the gear change is not performed correctly. this could lead to a dual engagement of two gears. A dual engagement can result in a blocked rear wheel and/or a shear off of the gear wheels depending on the speed and road friction coefficient.