BMW Recall of certain 2024 R 1250RT, K 1600GT, K 1600GTL, and K 1600B motorcycles

WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 11, 2024 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –

BMW Recall – Front Spring Strut Failure

A loss of stability while riding can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V165000

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Components: SUSPENSION

Potential Number of Units Affected: 191

MAKE MODEL MODEL YEAR(S)
BMW K 1600 B 2024
BMW K 1600 GT 2024
BMW K 1600 GTL 2024
BMW R 1250 RT 2024

Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 R 1250RT, K 1600GT, K 1600GTL, and K 1600B motorcycles. The front spring strut may contain an incorrectly manufactured proportional valve that can loosen, and result in strut failure and a loss of stability.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the strut production dates and replace the front spring struts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 22, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 

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