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Motorcycles (BMW K1600GT, K1600GTL, K1600B) - Repair
Official notice
30 Jul 2026
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Motorcycles (BMW K1600GT, K1600GTL, K1600B) - Repair. Defect in the drive system (reverse unit). Defective component: Drive system (reverse unit). Condition of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards, and its cause: An improper manufacturing process may leave the reverse unit insufficiently sealed, allowing moisture to enter and cause electrolytic corrosion of the electrical contacts. This may lead to overheating inside the unit, causing thermal damage to the electronic circuitry and malfunction and, in the worst case, a fire. Published 2026-07-30.
What to do now
Recall notification number: 外-4217. Corrective measures: Replace the reverse unit on all vehicles with a defect-free unit.
Units affected
1,034
Recall number
外-4217
Official notice
2026-07-30
The hazard
The hazard
Defect in the drive system (reverse unit). Defective component: Drive system (reverse unit). Condition of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards, and its cause: An improper manufacturing process may leave the reverse unit insufficiently sealed, allowing moisture to enter and cause electrolytic corrosion of the electrical contacts. This may lead to overheating inside the unit, causing thermal damage to the electronic circuitry and malfunction and, in the worst case, a fire.
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How to check if you're affected
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Brand: BMW. Contact: ビー・エム・ダブリュー株式会社. Phone 0120-269-437.
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