Is BMW — K 1600 GT - K 1600 GTL - K 1600 B recalled? — Product safety alert in 2 EU countries (Oct 2022)

BMW — K 1600 GT - K 1600 GTL - K 1600 B

Motorcycle

Risk level: Serious risk
Type: Injuries
Category: Motor vehicles
Hazard: Improper sixth gear sets were installed on gearboxes that were replaced during an earlier workshop intervention. This can lead to excessive wear of the control intervals in the event of prolonged driving at full load in sixth gear. In the event of a malfunction, the gear change would not be performed correctly or two gears may be changed at the same time. The rear wheel may lock and/or the gears may be damaged, increasing the risk of an accident.
Origin: Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 1428 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.

📈 Timeline

131 days in total

May 17, 2026 September 25, 2026

Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? BMW found a problem with some motorcycles. A part in the gearbox was put in wrong during a past repair.

What's happening? The wrong part can cause the gears to wear out too fast. It might also make the gears stick or jump, which could lock the rear wheel.

Does this affect me? This affects certain BMW motorcycles made for France and Germany. Check if your bike is one of these models.

What should I do? Take your motorcycle to a BMW dealer right away. Ask your dealer if your bike needs a free fix.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)

BMW

Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Improper sixth gear sets were installed on gearboxes that were replaced during an earlier workshop intervention. This can lead to excessive wear of the control intervals in the event of prolonged driving at full load in sixth gear. In the event of a malfunction, the gear change would not be performed correctly or two gears may be changed at the same time. The rear wheel may lock and/or the gears may be damaged, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Germany

First published

October 28, 2022

Last refreshed by us

4 months ago

Severity (as classified)

High

Official source

https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10006911

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

BMW — K 1600 GT - K 1600 GTL - K 1600 B. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Improper sixth gear sets were installed on gearboxes that were replaced during an earlier workshop intervention. This can lead to excessive wear of the control intervals in the event of prolonged drivi...

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on October 28, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to the following countries: France and Germany.

▸ How serious is this alert?

Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.

▸ What should I do?

If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.

▸ Where can I find the official notice?

The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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