The defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012 K1600 GT and K1600 GTL motorcycles. In certain riding conditions, an incorrect throttle valve control signal may be received by the engine control unit, limiting the engine speed.
The risk
As a result of the reduced engine speed, the engine could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the throttle control software, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in December 2013. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW K 1600 GT | 2012 |
| BMW K 1600 GTL | 2012 |
Components: ENGINE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW K 1600 GT | 2012 | 10 | 4 |
| BMW K 1600 GTL | 2012 | 33 | 4 |
Other engine recalls in 2013
7 of the 627 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2013 concerned the engine; BMW of North America, LLC filed 347 campaigns in all.
| 13V583000 25 Nov 2013 | Ford Motor Company |
| 13V557000 7 Nov 2013 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| 13V552000 6 Nov 2013 | Chrysler Group LLC |
| 13V535000 30 Oct 2013 | Ford Motor Company |
| 13V395000 4 Sept 2013 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| 13V382000 27 Aug 2013 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2013