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BMW K 1600 Rear Suspension Strut Defect

NHTSA campaign 22V023000 · Reported Jan 21, 2022 · BMW of North America, LLC

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A damaged link strut can let the rear of the motorcycle contact the rear wheel, affecting riding stability and control and increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V023000
Reported to NHTSA	Jan 21, 2022
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
Part affected	Suspension:rear
Vehicles covered	4 model/year combinations, model years 2019–2020
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

The link strut that connects the rear suspension to the frame on your BMW K1600 motorcycle may not be strong enough and can become damaged over time.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your motorcycle is included.
2. Contact a BMW dealer, or call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
3. Dealers will replace the rear link strut free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V023000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (4)

2019 BMW K 1600 B
2019 BMW K 1600 GT
2019 BMW K 1600 GTL
2020 BMW K 1600 B

Who to contact

BMW — official BMW recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-525-7417

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

BMW Suspension Recalls Involving Bearings, Control Arms, and Motorcycle Struts · all 8 BMW recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Summary: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.