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CriticalREC-005434Published 9 May 2022View official notice ↗

2018–2020 BMW K1600

Affected
306
Category
Motor Bikes
Campaign
0000334600
Supplier
B M W AUSTRALIA LTD.
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The defect

Due to a manufacturer defect the pivot struts that connect the rear suspension to the frame may break. This could cause the rear of the bike to drop onto the tyre, resulting in heavy deceleration of the rear wheel and instability for the rider.

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The hazard

Heavy deceleration and instability could cause the rider to lose control and potentially crash resulting in serious injury or death.

The remedy

Consumers can contact their nearest BMW Motorrad dealer for the replacement of the pivot strut or contact BMW Group Customer Interaction Centre using info@bmw.com.au or by phone on 1800 813 299.Alternatively, they can contact BMW Motorrad Australia website: https://www.bmw-motorrad.com.au

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What to do

  1. 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 306 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
  2. 2Contact B M W AUSTRALIA LTD. to arrange inspection and repair.
  3. 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
  4. 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.