What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2019486
- Recall date
- 2 October 2019
- Make
- Bmw
- Models
- K1600gt, K1600b, K1600gtl
- Model years
- 2017 to 2020
- Vehicle class
- Motorcycle
- System
- Powertrain
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 713
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn 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. rnrnSafety Risk: rnA rear wheel that locks suddenly could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.rnrnCorrective Actions: rnBMW will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their motorcycle to a dealership to replace the defective transmission parts.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2019486.