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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 2018 BMW K1600b in Canada.
On certain motorcycles, the reverse gear control unit may not have been sealed properly. As a result, water could enter the control unit and cause it to corrode. If this happens, the control unit could short circuit and overheat. This could also cause the turn signals and reverse function not to work.
A short circuit can create the risk of a fire. Turn signals that don't work may cause a person not to recognize when the rider intends to turn or change lanes and could increase the risk of a crash.
BMW Motorrad will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to replace the reverse gear control unit.
On certain motorcycles, the link strut that connects the rear suspension to the frame could break. If this happens, the motorcycle can drop suddenly and contact the rear wheel. This could cause a sudden loss of stability or a loss of control. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall 2022-015.
A loss of stability or control could increase the risk of a crash.
BMW Motorrad will contact owners by mail and instruct you to bring your motorcycle to a dealership to replace the rear link strut.
On certain motorcycles, some transmission parts may not be properly manufactured. This could cause the transmission to malfunction. If this happens, the rear wheel could suddenly lock-up.
A rear wheel that locks suddenly could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their motorcycle to a dealership to replace the defective transmission parts.
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