BMW K 1600 GTL (2019) Recall: Transmission Risk of Wheel Lockup
BMW recalls 2019 K 1600 GTL motorcycles with potential transmission issues causing rear wheel lockup and crash risk. Owners must contact BMW for free replacement of shift forks and gear components.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling certain 2019 K 1600 GTL motorcycles due to transmission problems that could cause rear wheel lockup, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should contact BMW for free repairs to prevent potential instability. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223577-bmw-k-1600-gtl-2019-recall-transmission-risk-of-wheel.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223577-bmw-k-1600-gtl-2019-recall-transmission-risk-of-wheel · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V692000
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“BMW K 1600 GTL (2019) Recall: Transmission Risk of Wheel Lockup.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223577-bmw-k-1600-gtl-2019-recall-transmission-risk-of-wheel. Based on NHTSA recall #19V692000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V692000).
Why it’s dangerous
The transmission parts may not meet the correct hardness level, causing double gear engagement or transmission damage. This can lead to rear wheel lockup, reducing vehicle stability and increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 BMW K 1600 GTL motorcycles are affected. Riders using these motorcycles without the fix may face instability during operation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 K 1600 GTL motorcycles. The recall covers specific transmission components that may not have been produced to the right hardness level.
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What to do — step by step
Contact BMW for Repair
Owners should contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule free replacement of shift forks, selector sleeve, and gear wheel components.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V692000 (January 10, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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