BMW motorcycle front struts can fail causing loss of stability
BMW is recalling certain 2024 R 1250RT, K 1600GT, K 1600GTL and K 1600B motorcycles because an incorrectly manufactured proportional valve in the front spring strut can loosen and cause strut failure.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: failure of a front suspension strut on a motorcycle is a structural failure of a safety-critical component, remedied by replacing the struts.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2024 R 1250RT, K 1600GT, K 1600GTL and K 1600B motorcycles. About 191 units are potentially affected.
The front spring strut may contain an incorrectly manufactured proportional valve that can loosen, resulting in strut failure and a loss of stability.
NHTSA states that a loss of stability while riding can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the strut production dates and replace the front spring struts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW K 1600 GTL, K 1600 GT, K 1600 B, R 1250 RT
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Suspension
- Affected units
- 191
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 (4)
- K 1600 GTL
- K 1600 GT
- K 1600 B
- R 1250 RT
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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