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BMW in certain riding conditions, an incorrect throttle valve control signal may be received by the engine control unit, limiting the engine speed.

NHTSA campaign 13V-526 · Reported October 25, 2013 · 2,475 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
BMW K 1600 GT and K 1600 GTL
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2,475
REMEDY
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the throttle control software, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the engine. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

In certain riding conditions, an incorrect throttle valve control signal may be received by the engine control unit, limiting the engine speed.

WHY IT MATTERS

As a result of the reduced engine speed, the engine could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the throttle control software, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 13V-526.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2012BMW K 1600 GT
2012BMW K 1600 GTL

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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