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BMW K1600 Grand America, K1600B, K1600GT, K1600GTL — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2026-04-02

BMW motorcycles: reverse gear control unit may not be properly sealed, allowing water entry

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-04-02
Manufacturer	BMW
Models affected	K1600 Grand America, K1600B, K1600GT, K1600GTL
Model year	2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Units affected	1471
Defect	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._x000D_ 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.
Component	Electrical
Remedy	BMW Motorrad will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to replace the reverse gear control unit.
Recall number	2026-169
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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