BMW is recalling certain 2019-2020 K1600 GT, GTL, and B motorcycles due to a potential link strut failure that could cause instability and increase crash risk. Owners should contact BMW for free replacement.
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.
BMW is recalling 2019-2020 K1600 GT, GTL, and B motorcycles because a link strut may become damaged, causing rear instability and increasing crash risk. This affects riders who own these specific models and requires immediate attention from dealers.
A link strut connecting the rear suspension to the frame may have insufficient strength. If damaged, it can cause the rear of the motorcycle to contact the rear wheel, reducing stability and control during riding. This increases the risk of a crash.
Owners of 2019-2020 BMW K1600 GT, GTL, and B motorcycles are affected. Riders using these models are most at risk due to potential instability from a damaged link strut.
Check if your motorcycle is a 2019-2020 K1600 GT, GTL, or B model. The recall covers specific years and models listed by BMW.
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free replacement of the rear link strut.
Dealers will replace the rear link strut at no cost once the recall is processed.
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.
The link strut connecting the rear suspension to the frame may have insufficient strength, which can cause damage and reduce stability, increasing crash risk.
Your motorcycle is affected if it is a 2019-2020 K1600 GT, GTL, or B model.
Contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free replacement of the rear link strut.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V023000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 22V023000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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.
