The 2017 BMW K1600GT has 2 recalls, the more serious being a transmission defect where certain internal parts can malfunction and cause the rear wheel to lock up suddenly, which can result in loss of control and a crash.
The second recall is a compliance issue: certain motorcycles were built with the wrong exhaust silencer, causing the exhaust system to exceed noise emission standards. No safety risk has been identified with this defect.
At a glance
What can fail
Certain transmission parts may be improperly manufactured, causing transmission malfunction and sudden rear wheel lock-up.
What the fix does
BMW will mail instructions to take your motorcycle to a dealership for defective transmission part replacement.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The exhaust silencer installed during manufacturing does not meet Canadian noise emission standards, causing the exhaust system to be non-compliant.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the exhaust silencer with one that meets Canadian noise emission standards.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
