BMW K1600 — recall

Automotive · New Zealand · 2026-06-16

BMW Motorrad motorcycles have moisture penetration in the reverser control unit

Country	New Zealand
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-06-16
Manufacturer	BMW
Models affected	K1600
Model year	Model years 2017-2025
Defect	BMW Motorrad has determined that moisture can penetrate the control unit of the reverser (optional equip-ment/standard equipment from model year 2021) due to defective sealing of the control unit with part number 61 35 8 524 078.
Component	K1600 2017 - 2025 (GT, GTL, B)
Recall type	Safety Recall
Remedy	Please take your Motorcycle to your local dealer at your earliest convenience to have the reverse control unit replaced.
Recall number	0000612700
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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