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BMW - K1600gt, k1600gtl

Official notice

6 Dec 2013

Last checked

6 Dec 2013

Critical riskEU Safety Gate

An official EU Safety Gate notice concerns BMW - K1600gt, k1600gtl. Null The plausibility limits stored in the engine control unit for monitoring throttle signals are too narrow. Incorrect processing of the signals may cause the engine to cut out when the motorcycle is in motion with the risk of the rider falling from the motorcycle. Published 2013-12-06.

What to do now

The source does not provide specific consumer instructions. Follow the official EU Safety Gate notice for next steps.

Recall number

A12/1759/13

Official notice

2013-12-06

The hazard

Null The plausibility limits stored in the engine control unit for monitoring throttle signals are too narrow. Incorrect processing of the signals may cause the engine to cut out when the motorcycle is in motion with the risk of the rider falling from the motorcycle.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Models

TYPE: K16GT EC-TYPE APPROVAL: E1*2002/24*0498

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Affected products

Product 1

Motorcycle

Product 2

K1600GT, K1600GTL

Risk / hazard

Null The plausibility limits stored in the engine control unit for monitoring throttle signals are too narrow. Incorrect processing of the signals may cause the engine to cut out when the motorcycle is in motion with the risk of the rider falling from the motorcycle.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

DE · Germany

Location 2

FR · France

Affected area 1

DE · Germany

Affected area 2

FR · France

Company & contacts

Brand

Manufacturer

Not provided

Phone

Not provided

Brand: BMW.

Source & status

Tier

beta

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

Serious risk — Injuries

App estimate

critical

Recall details

Recall number

A12/1759/13

Classification

Serious risk — Injuries

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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