Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
1 RecallThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Safety Issue:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2020 K 1600 GT and 2018-2020 K 1600 GTL and K 1600 B motorcycles. Certain transmission parts may not have been produced to the appropriate hardness level. This could affect the function of the transmission, possibly causing double engagement of two gears and/or the damage of transmission parts.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.safercar.gov.
Recall Date: Oct 1, 2019
Consumer Complaints
54 ComplaintsBmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B. WHILE OPERATING THE MOTORCYCLE, THE GEARS WOULD NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE WHEN SWITCHED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. SPORTLAND MOTORSPORTS (1602 N LINCOLN AVE, URBANA, IL) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000(POWER TRAIN), BUT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B. WHILE OPERATING THE MOTORCYCLE, THE GEARS WOULD NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE WHEN SWITCHED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. SPORTLAND MOTORSPORTS (1602 N LINCOLN AVE, URBANA, IL) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000(POWER TRAIN), BUT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B. WHILE OPERATING THE MOTORCYCLE, THE GEARS WOULD NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE WHEN SWITCHED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. SPORTLAND MOTORSPORTS (1602 N LINCOLN AVE, URBANA, IL) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000(POWER TRAIN), BUT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11286398
Recall Date: Dec 2, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME UNTIL A RIDER IS KILLED AS A RESULT OF THIS DANGEROUSLY DEFECTIVE MOTORCYCLE. WITHIN A FEW DAYS OF OWNING THE BIKE I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE EPISODES WHERE THE BIKE BECAME DANGEROUSLY UNSTABLE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH. I HAVE HAD NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES WHEN THE BIKE BECAME DANGEROUSLY UNSTABLE. AFTER ONE OF THESE EXPERIENCES IN AUGUST 2019, I PARKED THE BIKE AND IT SITS IN MY GARAGE WHILE I CONTINUE TO INCUR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH UNWANTED OWNERSHIP OF A VALUELESS MOTORCYCLE. I REPORTED THE DANGEROUS INSTABILITY ISSUE TO BMW AND BMW'S WASHINGTON STATE DEALERSHIPS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. INITIALLY BMW HAD NO EXPLANATION FOR THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, I LATER LEARNED THAT BMW INSTALLED A SPEED REGULATOR ON THE GRAND AMERICA THAT LIMITS THE 170 MPH MOTORCYCLE TO 101 MPH. THIS WAS NOT DISCLOSED AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. READING ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND TALKING TO DEALERS, IT APPEARS THAT BMW SOUGHT TO HIDE THE INSTABILITY DEFECT BY INSTALLING A SPEED REGULATOR. BMW THEN ATTEMPTED TO EXPLAIN THE SPEED REGULATOR WITH A RIDICULOUS STORY THAT IT WAS INSTALLED DUE TO THE 'AMERICAN WAY OF RIDING.' IN AUGUST 2018 I SUBMITTED A WRITTEN DEMAND TO BMW TO REPURCHASE MY GRAND AMERICA DUE TO THE DANGEROUS DEFECT. BMW DID NOT EVEN BOTHER TO RESPOND TO ME. BMW HAS CONFIRMED THE DEFECT ON MY BIKE: "CONFIRMED COMPLAINT BIKE MOVES AROUND AND FEELS LIKE A FRONT FLAT TIRE OR CROSS WIND. WAS ABLE TO REPLICATE AT 65 TO 75 MPH." BMW IS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT. A SALES REP AT A WASHINGTON DEALER TOLD ME: 'I FEEL BAD SELLING ONE OF THOSE TO A CUSTOMER BECAUSE OF THE INSTABILITY ISSUE, WE'RE NOT SELLING THEM. WE HAVE 19'S THAT ARE JUST SITTING ON THE FLOOR.' BMW NEEDS TO OWN-UP TO THEIR FLAWED DESIGN WITH THE GRAND AMERICA AND BUY-BACK EVERY BIKE SOLD TO DATE, AND CEASE SALES OF THE MODEL THROUGHOUT THE U.S.
Corrective Action:
I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME UNTIL A RIDER IS KILLED AS A RESULT OF THIS DANGEROUSLY DEFECTIVE MOTORCYCLE. WITHIN A FEW DAYS OF OWNING THE BIKE I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE EPISODES WHERE THE BIKE BECAME DANGEROUSLY UNSTABLE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH. I HAVE HAD NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES WHEN THE BIKE BECAME DANGEROUSLY UNSTABLE. AFTER ONE OF THESE EXPERIENCES IN AUGUST 2019, I PARKED THE BIKE AND IT SITS IN MY GARAGE WHILE I CONTINUE TO INCUR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH UNWANTED OWNERSHIP OF A VALUELESS MOTORCYCLE. I REPORTED THE DANGEROUS INSTABILITY ISSUE TO BMW AND BMW'S WASHINGTON STATE DEALERSHIPS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. INITIALLY BMW HAD NO EXPLANATION FOR THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, I LATER LEARNED THAT BMW INSTALLED A SPEED REGULATOR ON THE GRAND AMERICA THAT LIMITS THE 170 MPH MOTORCYCLE TO 101 MPH. THIS WAS NOT DISCLOSED AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. READING ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND TALKING TO DEALERS, IT APPEARS THAT BMW SOUGHT TO HIDE THE INSTABILITY DEFECT BY INSTALLING A SPEED REGULATOR. BMW THEN ATTEMPTED TO EXPLAIN THE SPEED REGULATOR WITH A RIDICULOUS STORY THAT IT WAS INSTALLED DUE TO THE 'AMERICAN WAY OF RIDING.' IN AUGUST 2018 I SUBMITTED A WRITTEN DEMAND TO BMW TO REPURCHASE MY GRAND AMERICA DUE TO THE DANGEROUS DEFECT. BMW DID NOT EVEN BOTHER TO RESPOND TO ME. BMW HAS CONFIRMED THE DEFECT ON MY BIKE: "CONFIRMED COMPLAINT BIKE MOVES AROUND AND FEELS LIKE A FRONT FLAT TIRE OR CROSS WIND. WAS ABLE TO REPLICATE AT 65 TO 75 MPH." BMW IS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT. A SALES REP AT A WASHINGTON DEALER TOLD ME: 'I FEEL BAD SELLING ONE OF THOSE TO A CUSTOMER BECAUSE OF THE INSTABILITY ISSUE, WE'RE NOT SELLING THEM. WE HAVE 19'S THAT ARE JUST SITTING ON THE FLOOR.' BMW NEEDS TO OWN-UP TO THEIR FLAWED DESIGN WITH THE GRAND AMERICA AND BUY-BACK EVERY BIKE SOLD TO DATE, AND CEASE SALES OF THE MODEL THROUGHOUT THE U.S.
Additional Notes:
I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME UNTIL A RIDER IS KILLED AS A RESULT OF THIS DANGEROUSLY DEFECTIVE MOTORCYCLE. WITHIN A FEW DAYS OF OWNING THE BIKE I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE EPISODES WHERE THE BIKE BECAME DANGEROUSLY UNSTABLE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH. I HAVE HAD NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES WHEN THE BIKE BECAME DANGEROUSLY UNSTABLE. AFTER ONE OF THESE EXPERIENCES IN AUGUST 2019, I PARKED THE BIKE AND IT SITS IN MY GARAGE WHILE I CONTINUE TO INCUR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH UNWANTED OWNERSHIP OF A VALUELESS MOTORCYCLE. I REPORTED THE DANGEROUS INSTABILITY ISSUE TO BMW AND BMW'S WASHINGTON STATE DEALERSHIPS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. INITIALLY BMW HAD NO EXPLANATION FOR THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, I LATER LEARNED THAT BMW INSTALLED A SPEED REGULATOR ON THE GRAND AMERICA THAT LIMITS THE 170 MPH MOTORCYCLE TO 101 MPH. THIS WAS NOT DISCLOSED AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. READING ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND TALKING TO DEALERS, IT APPEARS THAT BMW SOUGHT TO HIDE THE INSTABILITY DEFECT BY INSTALLING A SPEED REGULATOR. BMW THEN ATTEMPTED TO EXPLAIN THE SPEED REGULATOR WITH A RIDICULOUS STORY THAT IT WAS INSTALLED DUE TO THE 'AMERICAN WAY OF RIDING.' IN AUGUST 2018 I SUBMITTED A WRITTEN DEMAND TO BMW TO REPURCHASE MY GRAND AMERICA DUE TO THE DANGEROUS DEFECT. BMW DID NOT EVEN BOTHER TO RESPOND TO ME. BMW HAS CONFIRMED THE DEFECT ON MY BIKE: "CONFIRMED COMPLAINT BIKE MOVES AROUND AND FEELS LIKE A FRONT FLAT TIRE OR CROSS WIND. WAS ABLE TO REPLICATE AT 65 TO 75 MPH." BMW IS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT. A SALES REP AT A WASHINGTON DEALER TOLD ME: 'I FEEL BAD SELLING ONE OF THOSE TO A CUSTOMER BECAUSE OF THE INSTABILITY ISSUE, WE'RE NOT SELLING THEM. WE HAVE 19'S THAT ARE JUST SITTING ON THE FLOOR.' BMW NEEDS TO OWN-UP TO THEIR FLAWED DESIGN WITH THE GRAND AMERICA AND BUY-BACK EVERY BIKE SOLD TO DATE, AND CEASE SALES OF THE MODEL THROUGHOUT THE U.S.
Mfg Campaign: 11281911
Recall Date: Nov 22, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME UNTIL A RIDER IS KILLED AS A RESULT OF THIS DANGEROUSLY DEFECTIVE MOTORCYCLE. WITHIN A FEW DAYS OF OWNING THE BIKE I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE EPISODES WHERE THE BIKE BECAME DANGEROUSLY UNSTABLE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH. I HAVE HAD NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES WHEN THE BIKE BECAME DANGEROUSLY UNSTABLE. AFTER ONE OF THESE EXPERIENCES IN AUGUST 2019, I PARKED THE BIKE AND IT SITS IN MY GARAGE WHILE I CONTINUE TO INCUR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH UNWANTED OWNERSHIP OF A VALUELESS MOTORCYCLE. I REPORTED THE DANGEROUS INSTABILITY ISSUE TO BMW AND BMW'S WASHINGTON STATE DEALERSHIPS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. INITIALLY BMW HAD NO EXPLANATION FOR THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, I LATER LEARNED THAT BMW INSTALLED A SPEED REGULATOR ON THE GRAND AMERICA THAT LIMITS THE 170 MPH MOTORCYCLE TO 101 MPH. THIS WAS NOT DISCLOSED AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. READING ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND TALKING TO DEALERS, IT APPEARS THAT BMW SOUGHT TO HIDE THE INSTABILITY DEFECT BY INSTALLING A SPEED REGULATOR. BMW THEN ATTEMPTED TO EXPLAIN THE SPEED REGULATOR WITH A RIDICULOUS STORY THAT IT WAS INSTALLED DUE TO THE 'AMERICAN WAY OF RIDING.' IN AUGUST 2018 I SUBMITTED A WRITTEN DEMAND TO BMW TO REPURCHASE MY GRAND AMERICA DUE TO THE DANGEROUS DEFECT. BMW DID NOT EVEN BOTHER TO RESPOND TO ME. BMW HAS CONFIRMED THE DEFECT ON MY BIKE: "CONFIRMED COMPLAINT BIKE MOVES AROUND AND FEELS LIKE A FRONT FLAT TIRE OR CROSS WIND. WAS ABLE TO REPLICATE AT 65 TO 75 MPH." BMW IS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT. A SALES REP AT A WASHINGTON DEALER TOLD ME: 'I FEEL BAD SELLING ONE OF THOSE TO A CUSTOMER BECAUSE OF THE INSTABILITY ISSUE, WE'RE NOT SELLING THEM. WE HAVE 19'S THAT ARE JUST SITTING ON THE FLOOR.' BMW NEEDS TO OWN-UP TO THEIR FLAWED DESIGN WITH THE GRAND AMERICA AND BUY-BACK EVERY BIKE SOLD TO DATE, AND CEASE SALES OF THE MODEL THROUGHOUT THE U.S.
Corrective Action:
I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME UNTIL A RIDER IS KILLED AS A RESULT OF THIS DANGEROUSLY DEFECTIVE MOTORCYCLE. WITHIN A FEW DAYS OF OWNING THE BIKE I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE EPISODES WHERE THE BIKE BECAME DANGEROUSLY UNSTABLE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH. I HAVE HAD NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES WHEN THE BIKE BECAME DANGEROUSLY UNSTABLE. AFTER ONE OF THESE EXPERIENCES IN AUGUST 2019, I PARKED THE BIKE AND IT SITS IN MY GARAGE WHILE I CONTINUE TO INCUR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH UNWANTED OWNERSHIP OF A VALUELESS MOTORCYCLE. I REPORTED THE DANGEROUS INSTABILITY ISSUE TO BMW AND BMW'S WASHINGTON STATE DEALERSHIPS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. INITIALLY BMW HAD NO EXPLANATION FOR THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, I LATER LEARNED THAT BMW INSTALLED A SPEED REGULATOR ON THE GRAND AMERICA THAT LIMITS THE 170 MPH MOTORCYCLE TO 101 MPH. THIS WAS NOT DISCLOSED AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. READING ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND TALKING TO DEALERS, IT APPEARS THAT BMW SOUGHT TO HIDE THE INSTABILITY DEFECT BY INSTALLING A SPEED REGULATOR. BMW THEN ATTEMPTED TO EXPLAIN THE SPEED REGULATOR WITH A RIDICULOUS STORY THAT IT WAS INSTALLED DUE TO THE 'AMERICAN WAY OF RIDING.' IN AUGUST 2018 I SUBMITTED A WRITTEN DEMAND TO BMW TO REPURCHASE MY GRAND AMERICA DUE TO THE DANGEROUS DEFECT. BMW DID NOT EVEN BOTHER TO RESPOND TO ME. BMW HAS CONFIRMED THE DEFECT ON MY BIKE: "CONFIRMED COMPLAINT BIKE MOVES AROUND AND FEELS LIKE A FRONT FLAT TIRE OR CROSS WIND. WAS ABLE TO REPLICATE AT 65 TO 75 MPH." BMW IS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT. A SALES REP AT A WASHINGTON DEALER TOLD ME: 'I FEEL BAD SELLING ONE OF THOSE TO A CUSTOMER BECAUSE OF THE INSTABILITY ISSUE, WE'RE NOT SELLING THEM. WE HAVE 19'S THAT ARE JUST SITTING ON THE FLOOR.' BMW NEEDS TO OWN-UP TO THEIR FLAWED DESIGN WITH THE GRAND AMERICA AND BUY-BACK EVERY BIKE SOLD TO DATE, AND CEASE SALES OF THE MODEL THROUGHOUT THE U.S.
Additional Notes:
I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME UNTIL A RIDER IS KILLED AS A RESULT OF THIS DANGEROUSLY DEFECTIVE MOTORCYCLE. WITHIN A FEW DAYS OF OWNING THE BIKE I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE EPISODES WHERE THE BIKE BECAME DANGEROUSLY UNSTABLE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH. I HAVE HAD NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES WHEN THE BIKE BECAME DANGEROUSLY UNSTABLE. AFTER ONE OF THESE EXPERIENCES IN AUGUST 2019, I PARKED THE BIKE AND IT SITS IN MY GARAGE WHILE I CONTINUE TO INCUR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH UNWANTED OWNERSHIP OF A VALUELESS MOTORCYCLE. I REPORTED THE DANGEROUS INSTABILITY ISSUE TO BMW AND BMW'S WASHINGTON STATE DEALERSHIPS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. INITIALLY BMW HAD NO EXPLANATION FOR THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, I LATER LEARNED THAT BMW INSTALLED A SPEED REGULATOR ON THE GRAND AMERICA THAT LIMITS THE 170 MPH MOTORCYCLE TO 101 MPH. THIS WAS NOT DISCLOSED AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. READING ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND TALKING TO DEALERS, IT APPEARS THAT BMW SOUGHT TO HIDE THE INSTABILITY DEFECT BY INSTALLING A SPEED REGULATOR. BMW THEN ATTEMPTED TO EXPLAIN THE SPEED REGULATOR WITH A RIDICULOUS STORY THAT IT WAS INSTALLED DUE TO THE 'AMERICAN WAY OF RIDING.' IN AUGUST 2018 I SUBMITTED A WRITTEN DEMAND TO BMW TO REPURCHASE MY GRAND AMERICA DUE TO THE DANGEROUS DEFECT. BMW DID NOT EVEN BOTHER TO RESPOND TO ME. BMW HAS CONFIRMED THE DEFECT ON MY BIKE: "CONFIRMED COMPLAINT BIKE MOVES AROUND AND FEELS LIKE A FRONT FLAT TIRE OR CROSS WIND. WAS ABLE TO REPLICATE AT 65 TO 75 MPH." BMW IS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT. A SALES REP AT A WASHINGTON DEALER TOLD ME: 'I FEEL BAD SELLING ONE OF THOSE TO A CUSTOMER BECAUSE OF THE INSTABILITY ISSUE, WE'RE NOT SELLING THEM. WE HAVE 19'S THAT ARE JUST SITTING ON THE FLOOR.' BMW NEEDS TO OWN-UP TO THEIR FLAWED DESIGN WITH THE GRAND AMERICA AND BUY-BACK EVERY BIKE SOLD TO DATE, AND CEASE SALES OF THE MODEL THROUGHOUT THE U.S.
Mfg Campaign: 11281911
Recall Date: Nov 22, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME UNTIL A RIDER IS KILLED AS A RESULT OF THIS DANGEROUSLY DEFECTIVE MOTORCYCLE. WITHIN A FEW DAYS OF OWNING THE BIKE I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE EPISODES WHERE THE BIKE BECAME DANGEROUSLY UNSTABLE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH. I HAVE HAD NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES WHEN THE BIKE BECAME DANGEROUSLY UNSTABLE. AFTER ONE OF THESE EXPERIENCES IN AUGUST 2019, I PARKED THE BIKE AND IT SITS IN MY GARAGE WHILE I CONTINUE TO INCUR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH UNWANTED OWNERSHIP OF A VALUELESS MOTORCYCLE. I REPORTED THE DANGEROUS INSTABILITY ISSUE TO BMW AND BMW'S WASHINGTON STATE DEALERSHIPS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. INITIALLY BMW HAD NO EXPLANATION FOR THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, I LATER LEARNED THAT BMW INSTALLED A SPEED REGULATOR ON THE GRAND AMERICA THAT LIMITS THE 170 MPH MOTORCYCLE TO 101 MPH. THIS WAS NOT DISCLOSED AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. READING ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND TALKING TO DEALERS, IT APPEARS THAT BMW SOUGHT TO HIDE THE INSTABILITY DEFECT BY INSTALLING A SPEED REGULATOR. BMW THEN ATTEMPTED TO EXPLAIN THE SPEED REGULATOR WITH A RIDICULOUS STORY THAT IT WAS INSTALLED DUE TO THE 'AMERICAN WAY OF RIDING.' IN AUGUST 2018 I SUBMITTED A WRITTEN DEMAND TO BMW TO REPURCHASE MY GRAND AMERICA DUE TO THE DANGEROUS DEFECT. BMW DID NOT EVEN BOTHER TO RESPOND TO ME. BMW HAS CONFIRMED THE DEFECT ON MY BIKE: "CONFIRMED COMPLAINT BIKE MOVES AROUND AND FEELS LIKE A FRONT FLAT TIRE OR CROSS WIND. WAS ABLE TO REPLICATE AT 65 TO 75 MPH." BMW IS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT. A SALES REP AT A WASHINGTON DEALER TOLD ME: 'I FEEL BAD SELLING ONE OF THOSE TO A CUSTOMER BECAUSE OF THE INSTABILITY ISSUE, WE'RE NOT SELLING THEM. WE HAVE 19'S THAT ARE JUST SITTING ON THE FLOOR.' BMW NEEDS TO OWN-UP TO THEIR FLAWED DESIGN WITH THE GRAND AMERICA AND BUY-BACK EVERY BIKE SOLD TO DATE, AND CEASE SALES OF THE MODEL THROUGHOUT THE U.S.
Corrective Action:
I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME UNTIL A RIDER IS KILLED AS A RESULT OF THIS DANGEROUSLY DEFECTIVE MOTORCYCLE. WITHIN A FEW DAYS OF OWNING THE BIKE I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE EPISODES WHERE THE BIKE BECAME DANGEROUSLY UNSTABLE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH. I HAVE HAD NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES WHEN THE BIKE BECAME DANGEROUSLY UNSTABLE. AFTER ONE OF THESE EXPERIENCES IN AUGUST 2019, I PARKED THE BIKE AND IT SITS IN MY GARAGE WHILE I CONTINUE TO INCUR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH UNWANTED OWNERSHIP OF A VALUELESS MOTORCYCLE. I REPORTED THE DANGEROUS INSTABILITY ISSUE TO BMW AND BMW'S WASHINGTON STATE DEALERSHIPS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. INITIALLY BMW HAD NO EXPLANATION FOR THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, I LATER LEARNED THAT BMW INSTALLED A SPEED REGULATOR ON THE GRAND AMERICA THAT LIMITS THE 170 MPH MOTORCYCLE TO 101 MPH. THIS WAS NOT DISCLOSED AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. READING ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND TALKING TO DEALERS, IT APPEARS THAT BMW SOUGHT TO HIDE THE INSTABILITY DEFECT BY INSTALLING A SPEED REGULATOR. BMW THEN ATTEMPTED TO EXPLAIN THE SPEED REGULATOR WITH A RIDICULOUS STORY THAT IT WAS INSTALLED DUE TO THE 'AMERICAN WAY OF RIDING.' IN AUGUST 2018 I SUBMITTED A WRITTEN DEMAND TO BMW TO REPURCHASE MY GRAND AMERICA DUE TO THE DANGEROUS DEFECT. BMW DID NOT EVEN BOTHER TO RESPOND TO ME. BMW HAS CONFIRMED THE DEFECT ON MY BIKE: "CONFIRMED COMPLAINT BIKE MOVES AROUND AND FEELS LIKE A FRONT FLAT TIRE OR CROSS WIND. WAS ABLE TO REPLICATE AT 65 TO 75 MPH." BMW IS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT. A SALES REP AT A WASHINGTON DEALER TOLD ME: 'I FEEL BAD SELLING ONE OF THOSE TO A CUSTOMER BECAUSE OF THE INSTABILITY ISSUE, WE'RE NOT SELLING THEM. WE HAVE 19'S THAT ARE JUST SITTING ON THE FLOOR.' BMW NEEDS TO OWN-UP TO THEIR FLAWED DESIGN WITH THE GRAND AMERICA AND BUY-BACK EVERY BIKE SOLD TO DATE, AND CEASE SALES OF THE MODEL THROUGHOUT THE U.S.
Additional Notes:
I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME UNTIL A RIDER IS KILLED AS A RESULT OF THIS DANGEROUSLY DEFECTIVE MOTORCYCLE. WITHIN A FEW DAYS OF OWNING THE BIKE I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE EPISODES WHERE THE BIKE BECAME DANGEROUSLY UNSTABLE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH. I HAVE HAD NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES WHEN THE BIKE BECAME DANGEROUSLY UNSTABLE. AFTER ONE OF THESE EXPERIENCES IN AUGUST 2019, I PARKED THE BIKE AND IT SITS IN MY GARAGE WHILE I CONTINUE TO INCUR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH UNWANTED OWNERSHIP OF A VALUELESS MOTORCYCLE. I REPORTED THE DANGEROUS INSTABILITY ISSUE TO BMW AND BMW'S WASHINGTON STATE DEALERSHIPS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. INITIALLY BMW HAD NO EXPLANATION FOR THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, I LATER LEARNED THAT BMW INSTALLED A SPEED REGULATOR ON THE GRAND AMERICA THAT LIMITS THE 170 MPH MOTORCYCLE TO 101 MPH. THIS WAS NOT DISCLOSED AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. READING ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND TALKING TO DEALERS, IT APPEARS THAT BMW SOUGHT TO HIDE THE INSTABILITY DEFECT BY INSTALLING A SPEED REGULATOR. BMW THEN ATTEMPTED TO EXPLAIN THE SPEED REGULATOR WITH A RIDICULOUS STORY THAT IT WAS INSTALLED DUE TO THE 'AMERICAN WAY OF RIDING.' IN AUGUST 2018 I SUBMITTED A WRITTEN DEMAND TO BMW TO REPURCHASE MY GRAND AMERICA DUE TO THE DANGEROUS DEFECT. BMW DID NOT EVEN BOTHER TO RESPOND TO ME. BMW HAS CONFIRMED THE DEFECT ON MY BIKE: "CONFIRMED COMPLAINT BIKE MOVES AROUND AND FEELS LIKE A FRONT FLAT TIRE OR CROSS WIND. WAS ABLE TO REPLICATE AT 65 TO 75 MPH." BMW IS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT. A SALES REP AT A WASHINGTON DEALER TOLD ME: 'I FEEL BAD SELLING ONE OF THOSE TO A CUSTOMER BECAUSE OF THE INSTABILITY ISSUE, WE'RE NOT SELLING THEM. WE HAVE 19'S THAT ARE JUST SITTING ON THE FLOOR.' BMW NEEDS TO OWN-UP TO THEIR FLAWED DESIGN WITH THE GRAND AMERICA AND BUY-BACK EVERY BIKE SOLD TO DATE, AND CEASE SALES OF THE MODEL THROUGHOUT THE U.S.
Mfg Campaign: 11281911
Recall Date: Nov 22, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600 GTL MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000 (POWER TRAIN) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD BE UNABLE TO REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLE UNTIL AT LEAST JANUARY OF 2020. BIG # 1 MOTORSPORTS (505 COBB ST, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209) CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600 GTL MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000 (POWER TRAIN) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD BE UNABLE TO REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLE UNTIL AT LEAST JANUARY OF 2020. BIG # 1 MOTORSPORTS (505 COBB ST, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209) CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600 GTL MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000 (POWER TRAIN) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD BE UNABLE TO REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLE UNTIL AT LEAST JANUARY OF 2020. BIG # 1 MOTORSPORTS (505 COBB ST, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209) CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11280161
Recall Date: Nov 14, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT CALLED BMW CONCORD AT 888-707-2860 (LOCATED AT 1967 MARKET ST, CONCORD, CA 94520) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT CALLED BMW CONCORD AT 888-707-2860 (LOCATED AT 1967 MARKET ST, CONCORD, CA 94520) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT CALLED BMW CONCORD AT 888-707-2860 (LOCATED AT 1967 MARKET ST, CONCORD, CA 94520) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11278329
Recall Date: Nov 5, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE HANDLE BARS SHOOK VIOLENTLY WHILE PASSING OTHER VEHICLES. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE IN FIFTH OR SIXTH GEAR, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL HIGH PITCHED GRINDING NOISE. THE CONTACT CALLED INDIAN AND BMW MOTORCYCLES OF TULSA (1200 W SW EXPY DR, BROKEN ARROW, OK 74012, (918) 258-4774) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE FAILURE AND FOUND THAT THE REAR WHEEL COULD SEIZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURES WERE SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000 (POWER TRAIN). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 400.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE HANDLE BARS SHOOK VIOLENTLY WHILE PASSING OTHER VEHICLES. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE IN FIFTH OR SIXTH GEAR, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL HIGH PITCHED GRINDING NOISE. THE CONTACT CALLED INDIAN AND BMW MOTORCYCLES OF TULSA (1200 W SW EXPY DR, BROKEN ARROW, OK 74012, (918) 258-4774) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE FAILURE AND FOUND THAT THE REAR WHEEL COULD SEIZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURES WERE SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000 (POWER TRAIN). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 400.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE HANDLE BARS SHOOK VIOLENTLY WHILE PASSING OTHER VEHICLES. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE IN FIFTH OR SIXTH GEAR, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL HIGH PITCHED GRINDING NOISE. THE CONTACT CALLED INDIAN AND BMW MOTORCYCLES OF TULSA (1200 W SW EXPY DR, BROKEN ARROW, OK 74012, (918) 258-4774) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE FAILURE AND FOUND THAT THE REAR WHEEL COULD SEIZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURES WERE SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000 (POWER TRAIN). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 400.
Mfg Campaign: 11271619
Recall Date: Oct 28, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE HANDLE BARS SHOOK VIOLENTLY WHILE PASSING OTHER VEHICLES. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE IN FIFTH OR SIXTH GEAR, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL HIGH PITCHED GRINDING NOISE. THE CONTACT CALLED INDIAN AND BMW MOTORCYCLES OF TULSA (1200 W SW EXPY DR, BROKEN ARROW, OK 74012, (918) 258-4774) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE FAILURE AND FOUND THAT THE REAR WHEEL COULD SEIZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURES WERE SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000 (POWER TRAIN). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 400.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE HANDLE BARS SHOOK VIOLENTLY WHILE PASSING OTHER VEHICLES. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE IN FIFTH OR SIXTH GEAR, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL HIGH PITCHED GRINDING NOISE. THE CONTACT CALLED INDIAN AND BMW MOTORCYCLES OF TULSA (1200 W SW EXPY DR, BROKEN ARROW, OK 74012, (918) 258-4774) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE FAILURE AND FOUND THAT THE REAR WHEEL COULD SEIZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURES WERE SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000 (POWER TRAIN). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 400.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE HANDLE BARS SHOOK VIOLENTLY WHILE PASSING OTHER VEHICLES. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE IN FIFTH OR SIXTH GEAR, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL HIGH PITCHED GRINDING NOISE. THE CONTACT CALLED INDIAN AND BMW MOTORCYCLES OF TULSA (1200 W SW EXPY DR, BROKEN ARROW, OK 74012, (918) 258-4774) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE FAILURE AND FOUND THAT THE REAR WHEEL COULD SEIZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURES WERE SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V692000 (POWER TRAIN). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 400.
Mfg Campaign: 11271619
Recall Date: Oct 28, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AT START UP WITH NO THROTTLE RESPONSE .SOMETIMES REMEDIED WITH RESTART .SOMETIMES REQUIRING MULTIPLE RESTARTS .TONIGHT I WAS RIDING HOME AFTER MULTIE RESTARTS , DOING 35MPH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST ALL THROTTLE RESPONSE.I COASTED ONTO SIDE STREET AND BIKE STALLED .THANK GOD I WAS NOT ON THE INTERSTATE.I LET IT SIT A MOMENT AND IT RESTARTED WITHOUT ENGINE LIGHT WARNING AND WITH THROTTLE RESPONSE .I INFORMED DEALER IN MIDDLETOWN OF PROBLEM AT SERVICE FOR NEW COMPONENTS AND FLASH UPDATE OF ELECTRONICS JUST A FEW WEEKS AGO.HE STATEDNO ERROR MESSAGES FOUND .THIS COULD COST SOMEONE THEIR LIFE !!! BIKE IS 2018 WITH LESS THAN 1500 MILES ON IT.
Corrective Action:
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AT START UP WITH NO THROTTLE RESPONSE .SOMETIMES REMEDIED WITH RESTART .SOMETIMES REQUIRING MULTIPLE RESTARTS .TONIGHT I WAS RIDING HOME AFTER MULTIE RESTARTS , DOING 35MPH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST ALL THROTTLE RESPONSE.I COASTED ONTO SIDE STREET AND BIKE STALLED .THANK GOD I WAS NOT ON THE INTERSTATE.I LET IT SIT A MOMENT AND IT RESTARTED WITHOUT ENGINE LIGHT WARNING AND WITH THROTTLE RESPONSE .I INFORMED DEALER IN MIDDLETOWN OF PROBLEM AT SERVICE FOR NEW COMPONENTS AND FLASH UPDATE OF ELECTRONICS JUST A FEW WEEKS AGO.HE STATEDNO ERROR MESSAGES FOUND .THIS COULD COST SOMEONE THEIR LIFE !!! BIKE IS 2018 WITH LESS THAN 1500 MILES ON IT.
Additional Notes:
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AT START UP WITH NO THROTTLE RESPONSE .SOMETIMES REMEDIED WITH RESTART .SOMETIMES REQUIRING MULTIPLE RESTARTS .TONIGHT I WAS RIDING HOME AFTER MULTIE RESTARTS , DOING 35MPH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST ALL THROTTLE RESPONSE.I COASTED ONTO SIDE STREET AND BIKE STALLED .THANK GOD I WAS NOT ON THE INTERSTATE.I LET IT SIT A MOMENT AND IT RESTARTED WITHOUT ENGINE LIGHT WARNING AND WITH THROTTLE RESPONSE .I INFORMED DEALER IN MIDDLETOWN OF PROBLEM AT SERVICE FOR NEW COMPONENTS AND FLASH UPDATE OF ELECTRONICS JUST A FEW WEEKS AGO.HE STATEDNO ERROR MESSAGES FOUND .THIS COULD COST SOMEONE THEIR LIFE !!! BIKE IS 2018 WITH LESS THAN 1500 MILES ON IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11267815
Recall Date: Oct 10, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AT START UP WITH NO THROTTLE RESPONSE .SOMETIMES REMEDIED WITH RESTART .SOMETIMES REQUIRING MULTIPLE RESTARTS .TONIGHT I WAS RIDING HOME AFTER MULTIE RESTARTS , DOING 35MPH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST ALL THROTTLE RESPONSE.I COASTED ONTO SIDE STREET AND BIKE STALLED .THANK GOD I WAS NOT ON THE INTERSTATE.I LET IT SIT A MOMENT AND IT RESTARTED WITHOUT ENGINE LIGHT WARNING AND WITH THROTTLE RESPONSE .I INFORMED DEALER IN MIDDLETOWN OF PROBLEM AT SERVICE FOR NEW COMPONENTS AND FLASH UPDATE OF ELECTRONICS JUST A FEW WEEKS AGO.HE STATEDNO ERROR MESSAGES FOUND .THIS COULD COST SOMEONE THEIR LIFE !!! BIKE IS 2018 WITH LESS THAN 1500 MILES ON IT.
Corrective Action:
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AT START UP WITH NO THROTTLE RESPONSE .SOMETIMES REMEDIED WITH RESTART .SOMETIMES REQUIRING MULTIPLE RESTARTS .TONIGHT I WAS RIDING HOME AFTER MULTIE RESTARTS , DOING 35MPH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST ALL THROTTLE RESPONSE.I COASTED ONTO SIDE STREET AND BIKE STALLED .THANK GOD I WAS NOT ON THE INTERSTATE.I LET IT SIT A MOMENT AND IT RESTARTED WITHOUT ENGINE LIGHT WARNING AND WITH THROTTLE RESPONSE .I INFORMED DEALER IN MIDDLETOWN OF PROBLEM AT SERVICE FOR NEW COMPONENTS AND FLASH UPDATE OF ELECTRONICS JUST A FEW WEEKS AGO.HE STATEDNO ERROR MESSAGES FOUND .THIS COULD COST SOMEONE THEIR LIFE !!! BIKE IS 2018 WITH LESS THAN 1500 MILES ON IT.
Additional Notes:
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AT START UP WITH NO THROTTLE RESPONSE .SOMETIMES REMEDIED WITH RESTART .SOMETIMES REQUIRING MULTIPLE RESTARTS .TONIGHT I WAS RIDING HOME AFTER MULTIE RESTARTS , DOING 35MPH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST ALL THROTTLE RESPONSE.I COASTED ONTO SIDE STREET AND BIKE STALLED .THANK GOD I WAS NOT ON THE INTERSTATE.I LET IT SIT A MOMENT AND IT RESTARTED WITHOUT ENGINE LIGHT WARNING AND WITH THROTTLE RESPONSE .I INFORMED DEALER IN MIDDLETOWN OF PROBLEM AT SERVICE FOR NEW COMPONENTS AND FLASH UPDATE OF ELECTRONICS JUST A FEW WEEKS AGO.HE STATEDNO ERROR MESSAGES FOUND .THIS COULD COST SOMEONE THEIR LIFE !!! BIKE IS 2018 WITH LESS THAN 1500 MILES ON IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11267815
Recall Date: Oct 10, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE FRONT OF THE MOTORCYCLE STARTED TO WOBBLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO GO AZ MOTORCYCLES (LOCATED AT 15500 N HAYDEN RD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260, (480) 609-1800) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE FRONT OF THE MOTORCYCLE STARTED TO WOBBLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO GO AZ MOTORCYCLES (LOCATED AT 15500 N HAYDEN RD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260, (480) 609-1800) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE FRONT OF THE MOTORCYCLE STARTED TO WOBBLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO GO AZ MOTORCYCLES (LOCATED AT 15500 N HAYDEN RD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260, (480) 609-1800) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15.
Mfg Campaign: 11257720
Recall Date: Sep 24, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600. WHILE DRIVING 75-80 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO RIDENOW POWERSPORTS CHANDLER, EURO & INDIAN MOTORCYCLE (2677 E WILLIS RD, CHANDLER, AZ 85286, (844) 866-2677) WHERE IT WAS TEST DRIVEN, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE DEALER RE-BALANCED THE FRONT TIRE, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS AN UNKNOWN FAILURE AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO ASSIST. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600. WHILE DRIVING 75-80 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO RIDENOW POWERSPORTS CHANDLER, EURO & INDIAN MOTORCYCLE (2677 E WILLIS RD, CHANDLER, AZ 85286, (844) 866-2677) WHERE IT WAS TEST DRIVEN, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE DEALER RE-BALANCED THE FRONT TIRE, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS AN UNKNOWN FAILURE AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO ASSIST. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600. WHILE DRIVING 75-80 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO RIDENOW POWERSPORTS CHANDLER, EURO & INDIAN MOTORCYCLE (2677 E WILLIS RD, CHANDLER, AZ 85286, (844) 866-2677) WHERE IT WAS TEST DRIVEN, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE DEALER RE-BALANCED THE FRONT TIRE, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS AN UNKNOWN FAILURE AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO ASSIST. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11246011
Recall Date: Aug 23, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600. WHILE DRIVING 75-80 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO RIDENOW POWERSPORTS CHANDLER, EURO & INDIAN MOTORCYCLE (2677 E WILLIS RD, CHANDLER, AZ 85286, (844) 866-2677) WHERE IT WAS TEST DRIVEN, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE DEALER RE-BALANCED THE FRONT TIRE, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS AN UNKNOWN FAILURE AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO ASSIST. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600. WHILE DRIVING 75-80 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO RIDENOW POWERSPORTS CHANDLER, EURO & INDIAN MOTORCYCLE (2677 E WILLIS RD, CHANDLER, AZ 85286, (844) 866-2677) WHERE IT WAS TEST DRIVEN, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE DEALER RE-BALANCED THE FRONT TIRE, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS AN UNKNOWN FAILURE AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO ASSIST. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600. WHILE DRIVING 75-80 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO RIDENOW POWERSPORTS CHANDLER, EURO & INDIAN MOTORCYCLE (2677 E WILLIS RD, CHANDLER, AZ 85286, (844) 866-2677) WHERE IT WAS TEST DRIVEN, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE DEALER RE-BALANCED THE FRONT TIRE, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS AN UNKNOWN FAILURE AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO ASSIST. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11246011
Recall Date: Aug 23, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED. IN ADDITION, THE RPMS FAILED TO INCREASE AND DECREASE FROM 2,000 AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. FURTHERMORE, THERE WAS AN UNKNOWN RED TRIANGLE ICON ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CROSS COUNTRY CYCLE (911 MIDDLESEX AVE, METUCHEN, NJ 08840, (732) 635-0094), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,017.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED. IN ADDITION, THE RPMS FAILED TO INCREASE AND DECREASE FROM 2,000 AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. FURTHERMORE, THERE WAS AN UNKNOWN RED TRIANGLE ICON ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CROSS COUNTRY CYCLE (911 MIDDLESEX AVE, METUCHEN, NJ 08840, (732) 635-0094), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,017.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED. IN ADDITION, THE RPMS FAILED TO INCREASE AND DECREASE FROM 2,000 AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. FURTHERMORE, THERE WAS AN UNKNOWN RED TRIANGLE ICON ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CROSS COUNTRY CYCLE (911 MIDDLESEX AVE, METUCHEN, NJ 08840, (732) 635-0094), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,017.
Mfg Campaign: 11243334
Recall Date: Aug 12, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED. IN ADDITION, THE RPMS FAILED TO INCREASE AND DECREASE FROM 2,000 AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. FURTHERMORE, THERE WAS AN UNKNOWN RED TRIANGLE ICON ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CROSS COUNTRY CYCLE (911 MIDDLESEX AVE, METUCHEN, NJ 08840, (732) 635-0094), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,017.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED. IN ADDITION, THE RPMS FAILED TO INCREASE AND DECREASE FROM 2,000 AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. FURTHERMORE, THERE WAS AN UNKNOWN RED TRIANGLE ICON ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CROSS COUNTRY CYCLE (911 MIDDLESEX AVE, METUCHEN, NJ 08840, (732) 635-0094), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,017.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED. IN ADDITION, THE RPMS FAILED TO INCREASE AND DECREASE FROM 2,000 AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. FURTHERMORE, THERE WAS AN UNKNOWN RED TRIANGLE ICON ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CROSS COUNTRY CYCLE (911 MIDDLESEX AVE, METUCHEN, NJ 08840, (732) 635-0094), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,017.
Mfg Campaign: 11243334
Recall Date: Aug 12, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B. WHILE DRIVING OVER 65 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT AN ABNORMAL VIBRATION FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. TWO OTHER MOTORISTS ALERTED THE CONTACT THAT THE REAR OF THE MOTORCYCLE SHIMMIED AND SWAYED ABNORMALLY BACK AND FORTH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. BMW MOTORCYCLES FORT LAUDERDALE (4201 PETERS RD, PLANTATION, FL 33317, (954) 581-6099) AND POWER BMW MOTORCYCLES OF PALM BAY (190 INTERSTATE CT SE, PALM BAY, FL 32909, (321) 215-2065) WERE CONTACTED AND INDICATED THAT THIS WAS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THIS MOTORCYCLE MODEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABNORMAL CONDITION WAS INTERMITTENTLY PROGRESSING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B. WHILE DRIVING OVER 65 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT AN ABNORMAL VIBRATION FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. TWO OTHER MOTORISTS ALERTED THE CONTACT THAT THE REAR OF THE MOTORCYCLE SHIMMIED AND SWAYED ABNORMALLY BACK AND FORTH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. BMW MOTORCYCLES FORT LAUDERDALE (4201 PETERS RD, PLANTATION, FL 33317, (954) 581-6099) AND POWER BMW MOTORCYCLES OF PALM BAY (190 INTERSTATE CT SE, PALM BAY, FL 32909, (321) 215-2065) WERE CONTACTED AND INDICATED THAT THIS WAS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THIS MOTORCYCLE MODEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABNORMAL CONDITION WAS INTERMITTENTLY PROGRESSING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B. WHILE DRIVING OVER 65 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT AN ABNORMAL VIBRATION FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. TWO OTHER MOTORISTS ALERTED THE CONTACT THAT THE REAR OF THE MOTORCYCLE SHIMMIED AND SWAYED ABNORMALLY BACK AND FORTH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. BMW MOTORCYCLES FORT LAUDERDALE (4201 PETERS RD, PLANTATION, FL 33317, (954) 581-6099) AND POWER BMW MOTORCYCLES OF PALM BAY (190 INTERSTATE CT SE, PALM BAY, FL 32909, (321) 215-2065) WERE CONTACTED AND INDICATED THAT THIS WAS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THIS MOTORCYCLE MODEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABNORMAL CONDITION WAS INTERMITTENTLY PROGRESSING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11219239
Recall Date: Jun 11, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
DRIVING ON I10 IN NEW MEXICO AT 80MPH, FOLLOWED BY TWO SEMI TRUCKS MY BIKE SUDDENLY QUIT WITHOUT WARNING OR REASON, I CAME VERY CLOSE TO BEING RUN OVER BY THE TWO TRUCKS FOLLOWING ME. DEALER CONTACTED BMW AND IT APPEARS THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT NO RECALL HAS BEEN INDICATED. APPARENTLY, ACCORDING TO BMW, THE ELECTRIC CONTACTS ON THE "FLY BY WIRE" SYSTEM ARE COATED WITH A RUST INHIBITOR COMMON IN ANY INDUSTRY. HOWEVER WITH THIS MOTORCYCLES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IT OCCASIONALLY FAULTS THE SIGNAL FROM THE THROTTLE TO THE ON-BOARD COMPUTER RESULTING IN A MIXED SIGNAL THE COMPUTER CANNOT PROCESS THEREBY SHUTTING THE BIKES THROTTLE CONTROL OFF AND DEFAULTING INTO THE "LIMP MODE" WHICH ELIMINATES ANY THROTTLE CONTROL AND MAINTAINS THE RPM AT 2000 ENABLING THE BIKE TO LIMP TO THE NEAREST GARAGE. I CASUALLY LOOKED INTO THIS ISSUE ONLINE AND FOUND FOUR OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, THEY WERE ALL 2018 K1600 MODELS. THIS MAY BE AN INCONVENIENCE AT LOCAL, LOW-SPEED RIDING BUT TO ME, IT WAS A NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE AND FEEL STRONGLY BMW NEEDS TO RECALL THIS MODEL BEFORE THERE IS A FATALITY AND IRONICALLY IT WILL MOST LIKELY NOT BE ASSOCIATED TO THIS MALFUNCTION.
Corrective Action:
DRIVING ON I10 IN NEW MEXICO AT 80MPH, FOLLOWED BY TWO SEMI TRUCKS MY BIKE SUDDENLY QUIT WITHOUT WARNING OR REASON, I CAME VERY CLOSE TO BEING RUN OVER BY THE TWO TRUCKS FOLLOWING ME. DEALER CONTACTED BMW AND IT APPEARS THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT NO RECALL HAS BEEN INDICATED. APPARENTLY, ACCORDING TO BMW, THE ELECTRIC CONTACTS ON THE "FLY BY WIRE" SYSTEM ARE COATED WITH A RUST INHIBITOR COMMON IN ANY INDUSTRY. HOWEVER WITH THIS MOTORCYCLES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IT OCCASIONALLY FAULTS THE SIGNAL FROM THE THROTTLE TO THE ON-BOARD COMPUTER RESULTING IN A MIXED SIGNAL THE COMPUTER CANNOT PROCESS THEREBY SHUTTING THE BIKES THROTTLE CONTROL OFF AND DEFAULTING INTO THE "LIMP MODE" WHICH ELIMINATES ANY THROTTLE CONTROL AND MAINTAINS THE RPM AT 2000 ENABLING THE BIKE TO LIMP TO THE NEAREST GARAGE. I CASUALLY LOOKED INTO THIS ISSUE ONLINE AND FOUND FOUR OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, THEY WERE ALL 2018 K1600 MODELS. THIS MAY BE AN INCONVENIENCE AT LOCAL, LOW-SPEED RIDING BUT TO ME, IT WAS A NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE AND FEEL STRONGLY BMW NEEDS TO RECALL THIS MODEL BEFORE THERE IS A FATALITY AND IRONICALLY IT WILL MOST LIKELY NOT BE ASSOCIATED TO THIS MALFUNCTION.
Additional Notes:
DRIVING ON I10 IN NEW MEXICO AT 80MPH, FOLLOWED BY TWO SEMI TRUCKS MY BIKE SUDDENLY QUIT WITHOUT WARNING OR REASON, I CAME VERY CLOSE TO BEING RUN OVER BY THE TWO TRUCKS FOLLOWING ME. DEALER CONTACTED BMW AND IT APPEARS THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT NO RECALL HAS BEEN INDICATED. APPARENTLY, ACCORDING TO BMW, THE ELECTRIC CONTACTS ON THE "FLY BY WIRE" SYSTEM ARE COATED WITH A RUST INHIBITOR COMMON IN ANY INDUSTRY. HOWEVER WITH THIS MOTORCYCLES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IT OCCASIONALLY FAULTS THE SIGNAL FROM THE THROTTLE TO THE ON-BOARD COMPUTER RESULTING IN A MIXED SIGNAL THE COMPUTER CANNOT PROCESS THEREBY SHUTTING THE BIKES THROTTLE CONTROL OFF AND DEFAULTING INTO THE "LIMP MODE" WHICH ELIMINATES ANY THROTTLE CONTROL AND MAINTAINS THE RPM AT 2000 ENABLING THE BIKE TO LIMP TO THE NEAREST GARAGE. I CASUALLY LOOKED INTO THIS ISSUE ONLINE AND FOUND FOUR OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, THEY WERE ALL 2018 K1600 MODELS. THIS MAY BE AN INCONVENIENCE AT LOCAL, LOW-SPEED RIDING BUT TO ME, IT WAS A NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE AND FEEL STRONGLY BMW NEEDS TO RECALL THIS MODEL BEFORE THERE IS A FATALITY AND IRONICALLY IT WILL MOST LIKELY NOT BE ASSOCIATED TO THIS MALFUNCTION.
Mfg Campaign: 11218963
Recall Date: Jun 10, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
DRIVING ON I10 IN NEW MEXICO AT 80MPH, FOLLOWED BY TWO SEMI TRUCKS MY BIKE SUDDENLY QUIT WITHOUT WARNING OR REASON, I CAME VERY CLOSE TO BEING RUN OVER BY THE TWO TRUCKS FOLLOWING ME. DEALER CONTACTED BMW AND IT APPEARS THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT NO RECALL HAS BEEN INDICATED. APPARENTLY, ACCORDING TO BMW, THE ELECTRIC CONTACTS ON THE "FLY BY WIRE" SYSTEM ARE COATED WITH A RUST INHIBITOR COMMON IN ANY INDUSTRY. HOWEVER WITH THIS MOTORCYCLES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IT OCCASIONALLY FAULTS THE SIGNAL FROM THE THROTTLE TO THE ON-BOARD COMPUTER RESULTING IN A MIXED SIGNAL THE COMPUTER CANNOT PROCESS THEREBY SHUTTING THE BIKES THROTTLE CONTROL OFF AND DEFAULTING INTO THE "LIMP MODE" WHICH ELIMINATES ANY THROTTLE CONTROL AND MAINTAINS THE RPM AT 2000 ENABLING THE BIKE TO LIMP TO THE NEAREST GARAGE. I CASUALLY LOOKED INTO THIS ISSUE ONLINE AND FOUND FOUR OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, THEY WERE ALL 2018 K1600 MODELS. THIS MAY BE AN INCONVENIENCE AT LOCAL, LOW-SPEED RIDING BUT TO ME, IT WAS A NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE AND FEEL STRONGLY BMW NEEDS TO RECALL THIS MODEL BEFORE THERE IS A FATALITY AND IRONICALLY IT WILL MOST LIKELY NOT BE ASSOCIATED TO THIS MALFUNCTION.
Corrective Action:
DRIVING ON I10 IN NEW MEXICO AT 80MPH, FOLLOWED BY TWO SEMI TRUCKS MY BIKE SUDDENLY QUIT WITHOUT WARNING OR REASON, I CAME VERY CLOSE TO BEING RUN OVER BY THE TWO TRUCKS FOLLOWING ME. DEALER CONTACTED BMW AND IT APPEARS THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT NO RECALL HAS BEEN INDICATED. APPARENTLY, ACCORDING TO BMW, THE ELECTRIC CONTACTS ON THE "FLY BY WIRE" SYSTEM ARE COATED WITH A RUST INHIBITOR COMMON IN ANY INDUSTRY. HOWEVER WITH THIS MOTORCYCLES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IT OCCASIONALLY FAULTS THE SIGNAL FROM THE THROTTLE TO THE ON-BOARD COMPUTER RESULTING IN A MIXED SIGNAL THE COMPUTER CANNOT PROCESS THEREBY SHUTTING THE BIKES THROTTLE CONTROL OFF AND DEFAULTING INTO THE "LIMP MODE" WHICH ELIMINATES ANY THROTTLE CONTROL AND MAINTAINS THE RPM AT 2000 ENABLING THE BIKE TO LIMP TO THE NEAREST GARAGE. I CASUALLY LOOKED INTO THIS ISSUE ONLINE AND FOUND FOUR OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, THEY WERE ALL 2018 K1600 MODELS. THIS MAY BE AN INCONVENIENCE AT LOCAL, LOW-SPEED RIDING BUT TO ME, IT WAS A NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE AND FEEL STRONGLY BMW NEEDS TO RECALL THIS MODEL BEFORE THERE IS A FATALITY AND IRONICALLY IT WILL MOST LIKELY NOT BE ASSOCIATED TO THIS MALFUNCTION.
Additional Notes:
DRIVING ON I10 IN NEW MEXICO AT 80MPH, FOLLOWED BY TWO SEMI TRUCKS MY BIKE SUDDENLY QUIT WITHOUT WARNING OR REASON, I CAME VERY CLOSE TO BEING RUN OVER BY THE TWO TRUCKS FOLLOWING ME. DEALER CONTACTED BMW AND IT APPEARS THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT NO RECALL HAS BEEN INDICATED. APPARENTLY, ACCORDING TO BMW, THE ELECTRIC CONTACTS ON THE "FLY BY WIRE" SYSTEM ARE COATED WITH A RUST INHIBITOR COMMON IN ANY INDUSTRY. HOWEVER WITH THIS MOTORCYCLES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IT OCCASIONALLY FAULTS THE SIGNAL FROM THE THROTTLE TO THE ON-BOARD COMPUTER RESULTING IN A MIXED SIGNAL THE COMPUTER CANNOT PROCESS THEREBY SHUTTING THE BIKES THROTTLE CONTROL OFF AND DEFAULTING INTO THE "LIMP MODE" WHICH ELIMINATES ANY THROTTLE CONTROL AND MAINTAINS THE RPM AT 2000 ENABLING THE BIKE TO LIMP TO THE NEAREST GARAGE. I CASUALLY LOOKED INTO THIS ISSUE ONLINE AND FOUND FOUR OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, THEY WERE ALL 2018 K1600 MODELS. THIS MAY BE AN INCONVENIENCE AT LOCAL, LOW-SPEED RIDING BUT TO ME, IT WAS A NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE AND FEEL STRONGLY BMW NEEDS TO RECALL THIS MODEL BEFORE THERE IS A FATALITY AND IRONICALLY IT WILL MOST LIKELY NOT BE ASSOCIATED TO THIS MALFUNCTION.
Mfg Campaign: 11218963
Recall Date: Jun 10, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60MPH IN TURBULENT AIR (BEHIND LARGE TRUCKS, SUV'S) BIKE WILL ACT AS THOUGH IT WERE ON A GROOVED ROAD. IT HAS A "WOBBLE" UNTIL YOU GET OUT OF THE TURBULENT AIR. IF DRIVING IN HIGH WINDS AND NOT FOLLOWING ANOTHER VEHICLE YOU WILL ALSO EXPERIENCE THIS. THIS IS ON A GRAND AMERICA. I OWN A GTL, SAME YEAR MODEL, AND IT DOES NOT HAVE THIS ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60MPH IN TURBULENT AIR (BEHIND LARGE TRUCKS, SUV'S) BIKE WILL ACT AS THOUGH IT WERE ON A GROOVED ROAD. IT HAS A "WOBBLE" UNTIL YOU GET OUT OF THE TURBULENT AIR. IF DRIVING IN HIGH WINDS AND NOT FOLLOWING ANOTHER VEHICLE YOU WILL ALSO EXPERIENCE THIS. THIS IS ON A GRAND AMERICA. I OWN A GTL, SAME YEAR MODEL, AND IT DOES NOT HAVE THIS ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60MPH IN TURBULENT AIR (BEHIND LARGE TRUCKS, SUV'S) BIKE WILL ACT AS THOUGH IT WERE ON A GROOVED ROAD. IT HAS A "WOBBLE" UNTIL YOU GET OUT OF THE TURBULENT AIR. IF DRIVING IN HIGH WINDS AND NOT FOLLOWING ANOTHER VEHICLE YOU WILL ALSO EXPERIENCE THIS. THIS IS ON A GRAND AMERICA. I OWN A GTL, SAME YEAR MODEL, AND IT DOES NOT HAVE THIS ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 11194573
Recall Date: Apr 8, 2019
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH OR MORE, THE VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE AND THE CONTACT FELT UNSAFE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BMW, DUCATI, AND HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES OF ATLANTA (1581 COBB PKWY SE, MARIETTA, GA 30060, (770) 984-9844) TO BE DIAGNOSED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT IT WAS WORKING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACT AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,350.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH OR MORE, THE VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE AND THE CONTACT FELT UNSAFE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BMW, DUCATI, AND HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES OF ATLANTA (1581 COBB PKWY SE, MARIETTA, GA 30060, (770) 984-9844) TO BE DIAGNOSED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT IT WAS WORKING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACT AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,350.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW K1600B. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH OR MORE, THE VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE AND THE CONTACT FELT UNSAFE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BMW, DUCATI, AND HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES OF ATLANTA (1581 COBB PKWY SE, MARIETTA, GA 30060, (770) 984-9844) TO BE DIAGNOSED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT IT WAS WORKING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACT AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,350.
Mfg Campaign: 11191569
Recall Date: Mar 26, 2019
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