Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The seal in your K 1600 or Grand America's gear box helps keep the reverse gear control unit dry. Over time, this seal can break down and let moisture in.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seal fails, the control unit could overheat and catch fire, which could cause serious damage to your vehicle and potentially harm you.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty reverse gear control unit with a new one, at no cost to you. You'll get a letter with the recall information, and once the new unit is ready, you'll get another letter to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2025 K 1600 GT, GTL, B and 2018-2025 Grand America vehicles. The seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can result in the unit overheating.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2026. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 25, 2026.
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