The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V526000·Announced 2013-10-25

BMW Recalls 2012 K 1600 GT Motorcycles for Throttle Software Issue

BMW is recalling 2,475 model year 2012 K 1600 GT and GTL motorcycles because a software error may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (motorcycle) where a crash is possible due to engine stalling, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012 K 1600 GT and K 1600 GTL motorcycles. The recall affects 2,475 vehicles in the United States.

In certain riding conditions, the engine control unit may receive an incorrect throttle valve control signal. This error limits the engine speed, which can cause the engine to stall. A stalled engine while riding increases the risk of a crash.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the throttle control software free of charge. The safety recall was expected to begin in December 2013. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email [email protected]. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW K 1600 GT, K 1600 GTL
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
2,475

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • K 1600 GT
  • K 1600 GTL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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