{"vehicle":{"id":"2017_bmw_k-1600-gtl","year":2017,"make":"BMW","model":"K 1600 GTL"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2026169","date":"2026-04-02","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"Issue:\nOn 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.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA 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.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nBMW Motorrad will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to replace the reverse gear control unit.","mfr_campaign":"K48 K61","units":1471,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["K1600GTL"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2026169"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"26V214000","date":"2026-04-02","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":9160,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["K 1600 GTL"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/26V214000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2022464","date":"2022-08-11","manufacturer":null,"component":"Suspension","summary":"Issue:\nOn 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.\nNote: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall 2022-015.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA loss of stability or control could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nBMW Motorrad will contact owners by mail and instruct you to bring your motorcycle to a dealership to replace the rear link strut.","mfr_campaign":"33 01 22RC","units":739,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["K1600GTL"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2022464"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}