Bmw K1600b 2018

• Recall 145398 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  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.
  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.

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• Recall 2019486 [Canada]: Powertrain
  Issue: on certain motorcycles, some transmission parts may not be properly manufactured. This could cause the transmission to malfunction. If this happens, the rear wheel could suddenly lock-up. Safety risk: a rear wheel that locks suddenly could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: bmw will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their motorcycle to a dealership to replace the defective transmission parts.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Steering oscillation investigation # EA19003

  The office of defects investigation (odi) opened investigation pe19-002 on march 25, 2019.This investigation was opened based on six consumer complaints alleging 2018 and 2019 model year (my) bmw k-1600 motorcycles were unstable at highway speeds and that the instability was exacerbated while in traffic. Odi opened the pe to determine the severity and frequency associated with the alleged defect.In response to an odi information request (ir) letter, bmw submitted a total of 20 complaints, 15 field reports and 5 warranty claims. Although the subject vehicles of the investigation include 2018 and 2019 model years, all the complaints, warranty and field reports submitted by bmw were on the 2018 my bikes. Bmw stated in its response that it did not have any complaints, warranty or field reports for the 2019 my k-1600 series. Since opening the pe, odi has received an additional six consumer complaints related to this investigation.In july 2019, odi met with bmw at its new jersey facility to see a presentation and then follow (in a trailing vehicle) a bmw rider on a subject bike. The purpose of the trailing exercise was to observe how the motorcycle handled on various road types and traffic conditions. During this demonstration the odi investigator witnessed some instability or wobble that was aggravated when passing large trucks. There were, however, no lane departures experienced by the subject vehicles rider during the trailing event. The odi investigator was unable to fully determine the safety impact of the observed phenomena.In addition to witnessing the bmw rider demonstration in new jersey, odi interviewed complainants who allege their bikes felt unsafe and were dangerous above 55 mph. To better understand the safety impact described by consumers and quantifiably measure the level of instability experienced, odi has decided to upgrade the investigation to an engineering analysis (ea).As part of the ea, odi will conduct an analysis of the subject motorcycles geometry, suspension and other characteristics as well as conduct stability testing. Odi will have the subject motorcycle tested at the nhtsas vehicle research testing center (vrtc) under controlled conditions to both quantifiably and subjectively measure the subject motorcycles stability. Vrtc will obtain the subject vehicle(s) for evaluation and testing. These tests will be performed by professional riders to learn if they experience riding discomfort they feel is unsafe and gauge if the “wobble condition presents a safety concern.This engineering analysis has been opened to examine and better understand the severity of the alleged defect.The odi reports cited above can be reviewed at:http://www-odi.Nhtsa.Dot.Gov/owners/searchnhtsaid using the following complaint identification numbers: 11098821, 11111044, 11111232, 11128491, 11149745, 11166420, 11191569, 11194573, 11208774, 11219239, 11246011, 11257720
  

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The bike has been at the dealer now more times than i can count, the speedo is still off to this day by 4 miles an hour, the bike a pull to the left that has never been fixed yet. On occasion the bike will get a check engine light and just loose all power and throttle response. Why in traffic. And now ever since the power train recall and replacement, the bike has an unrepairable oil leak. It has been at the dealer now for over 3 months almost 4 months, august 6th till present.

The bike has been at the dealer now more times than i can count, the speedo is still off to this day by 4 miles an hour, the bike a pull to the left that has never been fixed yet. On occasion the bike will get a check engine light and just loose all power and throttle response. Why in traffic. And now ever since the power train recall and replacement, the bike has an unrepairable oil leak. It has been at the dealer now for over 3 months almost 4 months, august 6th till present.

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 bmw k1600b. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v692000 (power train) however the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact reached out to indian and bmw motorcycles of tulsa located at (1200 w sw expy dr, broken arrow, ok 74012), where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 bmw k1600b. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v692000 (power train) however the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact reached out to indian and bmw motorcycles of tulsa located at (1200 w sw expy dr, broken arrow, ok 74012), where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a bmw k1600. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v692000 (power train) however, the parts to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. An unknown dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin tool confirmed the parts are not available.

Tl* the contact owns a bmw k1600. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v692000 (power train) however, the parts to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. An unknown dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin tool confirmed the parts are not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 bmw k 1600b. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the motorcycle became unstable while driving behind a semi truck or when wind turbulence was present. The motorcycle operated as intended after the speed was reduced. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred on multiple occasions. The contact stated that a local dealer was contacted however, no assistance was provided. The motorcycle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,500. *bf*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 bmw k 1600b. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the motorcycle became unstable while driving behind a semi truck or when wind turbulence was present. The motorcycle operated as intended after the speed was reduced. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred on multiple occasions. The contact stated that a local dealer was contacted however, no assistance was provided. The motorcycle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,500. *bf*jb

Following the instructions of bmw recall campaign no. 19v-692: transmission that was mailed to me, i called bmw motorcycle roadside assistance and the motorcycle was picked up at my home and taken to dealer pikes peak motorsports. That was november 14, 2019. It has now been over 90 days. Status is still "remedy unavailable". The motorcycle is still at their dealer. I have contacted bmw customer service (mark, 800-831-1117, ext 5811) by e-mail and phone. No action. I bought the motorcycle on may 18, 2019. It is only 9 months old and over 3 of those months it has been recalled at the dealer due to the notice of "increase the risk of a crash". The motorcycle is completely unsafe and unusable. Please help me unwind this transaction. Bmw needs to take their unsafe motorcycle that they cannot fix back, and give me back my money. Thank you