NHTSA Campaign 13V526000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC.
NHTSA campaign 13V526000 covers 2 vehicles and concerns the vehicle speed control. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012 K1600 GT and K1600 GTL motorcycles. In certain riding conditions, an incorrect throttle valve control signal may be received by the engine control unit, limiting the engine speed.
- The risk
- As a result of the reduced engine speed, the engine could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the throttle control software, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in December 2013. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by 13V526000 (2)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 13V526000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.