BMW of North America, LLC: Power Train:Manual Transmission:Seals/Gaskets (2017 BMW K 1600 B, 2017 BMW K 1600 GT, 2017 BMW K 1600 GTL…)

Company / brand

BMW of North America, LLC

Product

2017 BMW K 1600 B; 2017 BMW K 1600 GT; 2017 BMW K 1600 GTL; 2018 BMW K 1600 B; 2018 BMW K 1600 GRAND AMERICA; 2018 BMW K 1600 GT; 2018 BMW K 1600 GTL; 2019 BMW K 1600 B; 2019 BMW K 1600 GRAND AMERICA; 2019 BMW K 1600 GT; 2019 BMW K 1600 GTL; 2020 BMW K 1600 B; 2020 BMW K 1600 GRAND AMERICA; 2020 BMW K 1600 GT; 2020 BMW K 1600 GTL; 2021 BMW K 1600 B; 2021 BMW K 1600 GRAND AMERICA; 2021 BMW K 1600 GT; 2021 BMW K 1600 GTL; 2022 BMW K 1600 B; 2022 BMW K 1600 GRAND AMERICA; 2022 BMW K 1600 GT; 2022 BMW K 1600 GTL; 2023 BMW K 1600 B; 2023 BMW K 1600 GRAND AMERICA; 2023 BMW K 1600 GT; 2023 BMW K 1600 GTL; 2024 BMW K 1600 B; 2024 BMW K 1600 GRAND AMERICA; 2024 BMW K 1600 GT; 2024 BMW K 1600 GTL; 2025 BMW K 1600 B; 2025 BMW K 1600 GRAND AMERICA; 2025 BMW K 1600 GT; 2025 BMW K 1600 GTL

Reason / hazard

An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.

What to do (remedy)

Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2026. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 25, 2026.

Distribution / sold at

Potentially affected: 9160

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2025 K 1600 GT, GTL, B and 2018-2025 Grand America vehicles. The seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can result in the unit overheating.

Component

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS

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