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BMW K 1600 GTL Communications Horn Assembly
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 Safety Review #10413494
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 car safety problem was reported on July 04, 2011.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW K1600 GTL MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 72 MPH, HE ENGAGED THE HORN AND ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE LANES, BUT THE DRIVER OF ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO HEAR THE HORN, ALMOST RESULTING IN A CRASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN OUTPUT WAS NOT LOUD ENOUGH TO BE HEARD BY OTHER DRIVERS WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HORN WAS OPERATING ADEQUATELY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH A THIRD BRAKE LIGHT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 520. .Mileage was 520 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB1061206CZ. Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2012 problem was reported in FORT WAYNE, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 72 mph.
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BMW K 1600 GTL Engine And Engine Cooling
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 Safety Review #10415521
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 car safety problem was reported on July 23, 2011.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . I HAVE SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUES WITH MY 2012 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 ABS. IT RELATES TO ENGINE STALLING. OTHERS HAVE REPORTED SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON INTERNET FORUMS, AND SO I HAVE DECIDED TO FILE A SAFETY COMPLAINT. I HAVE HAD MY TIGER 800 FOR SEVERAL WEEKS, AND HAVE PUT ON ABOUT 1500 MILES. ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH STALLING. ON BOTH OCCASIONS I HAD BEEN RIDING ON RELATIVELY HOT DAYS (85 DEGREES F) FOR SEVERAL HOURS. I HAD NO ISSUES WITH OVERHEATING. SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING, MY BIKE BEGAN TO STALL EVERY TIME I ROLLED OFF THE THROTTLE. THE BIKE WOULD NOT IDLE. EVERY TIME I ROLLED OFF THE THROTTLE, THE TACHOMETER WOULD PLUMMET TO ZERO AND THE BIKE WOULD STALL. IT HAPPENED WHILE STOPPED, EITHER IN NEUTRAL OR IN GEAR WITH THE CLUTCH DISENGAGED. IT EVEN HAPPENED WHILE SLOWING FOR TIGHT TURNS UNLESS I KEPT THE ENGINE RPM'S UP. IT BECAME A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE, AS AT TIMES I HAD TO CLUTCH AND REV THE ENGINE TO KEEP THE BIKE FROM STALLING IN INTERSECTIONS. IF MY BIKE STALLS IN AN INTERSECTION, I COULD EASILY BE INJURED OR KILLED. I COMMUNICATED WITH TRIUMPH USA. THEY ARE UNABLE TO HELP UNTIL I BRING THE BIKE IN TO A DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, BUT THEY DID NOT ADMIT TO ANY PARTICULAR OR WIDESPREAD PROBLEMS WITH STALLING. WHEN I MENTIONED ALL OF THE FORUM REPORTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE, THEY DISCOUNTED THEM AS OFTEN INACCURATE OR MISLEADING BY NATURE. I GUESS THIS MIGHT BE TRUE TO SOME DEGREE, BUT I CAN ASSURE YOU THAT WHEN THE STALLING PROBLEM IS HAPPENING TO YOU, THE INTERNET REPORTS TAKE ON ADDED SIGNIFICANCE. I WILL BE BRINGING MY BIKE IN FOR SERVICE. HOWEVER, WITH SO MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS, I FELT IT WARRANTED TO FILE A SAFETY COMPLAINT. (MY BIKE IS NOT A BMW, YOUR INTERNET FORM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND DID NOT ALLOW ANY OTHER CHOICE OF MOTORCYCLE). *TR.Mileage was 1400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):SMTE05BF5CJ. Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2012 problem was reported in THURMOND, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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BMW K 1600 GTL Steering
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 Safety Review #10429376
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 car safety problem was reported on Aug 17, 2011.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STEERING . THE MOTORCYCLE HAS A PRONOUNCED PULL TO THE LEFT. SO MUCH SO THAT THE BIKE WILL WANDER INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC IF THERE IS ANY INATTENTION. *KB.Mileage was 30 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB106120XCZ. Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2012 problem was reported in WILMINGTON, DE. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW K 1600 GTL Suspension
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 Safety Review #10429376
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 car safety problem was reported on Aug 17, 2011.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SUSPENSION . THE MOTORCYCLE HAS A PRONOUNCED PULL TO THE LEFT. SO MUCH SO THAT THE BIKE WILL WANDER INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC IF THERE IS ANY INATTENTION. *KB.Mileage was 30 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB106120XCZ. Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2012 problem was reported in WILMINGTON, DE. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW K 1600 GTL Steering
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 Safety Review #10429391
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 car safety problem was reported on June 03, 2011.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STEERING . THE BIKE HAS PULLED TO THE LEFT FROM THE TIME I PURCHASED IT. BMW DEALER TESTED IT AND VERIFIED THE PULL TO THE LEFT. LAST WEEK A STEERING PART WAS REPLACED AND THE DEALER SAID IT WAS FIXED. AFTER RIDING IT I KNOW THAT IT IS NOT FIXED. STILL PULLS TO THE LEFT - PERHAPS NOT QUITE AS MUCH AS BEFORE THE "REPAIR". *KB.Mileage was 0 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB1061208CZ. Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2012 problem was reported in BOTHELL, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 1 mph.
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BMW K 1600 GTL Wheels
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 Safety Review #10429394
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2011.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with WHEELS . MY BRAND NEW BMW MOTORCYCLE PULLS HARD TO THE LEFT AT ALL SPEEDS. THIS CAUSES EXTREME FATIGUE TO MY ARMS AND BACK. THE LEFT PULL WILL TAKE THE BIKE ACROSS THE CENTER LANE RAPIDLY UNLESS CONSTANT PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE RIGHT BAR TO KEEP THE BIKE GOING STRAIGHT. NUMEROUS OWNERS ARE REPORTING THAT THEIR BRAND NEW BIKES ARE DOING THE SAME THING. SO FAR, BMW HAS NOT ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE AS THE BIKE GOES LEFT VERY QUICKLY UNLESS CONSTANT PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE HANDLEBARS TO FORCE IT GO STRAIGHT. OTHER OWNER'S ARE REPORTING VERY STRANGE TIRE WEAR TO THE FRONT TIRE. *KB.Mileage was 14 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB1061104CZ. Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2012 problem was reported in KANSAS CITY, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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BMW K 1600 GTL Steering
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 Safety Review #10429394
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2011.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STEERING . MY BRAND NEW BMW MOTORCYCLE PULLS HARD TO THE LEFT AT ALL SPEEDS. THIS CAUSES EXTREME FATIGUE TO MY ARMS AND BACK. THE LEFT PULL WILL TAKE THE BIKE ACROSS THE CENTER LANE RAPIDLY UNLESS CONSTANT PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE RIGHT BAR TO KEEP THE BIKE GOING STRAIGHT. NUMEROUS OWNERS ARE REPORTING THAT THEIR BRAND NEW BIKES ARE DOING THE SAME THING. SO FAR, BMW HAS NOT ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE AS THE BIKE GOES LEFT VERY QUICKLY UNLESS CONSTANT PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE HANDLEBARS TO FORCE IT GO STRAIGHT. OTHER OWNER'S ARE REPORTING VERY STRANGE TIRE WEAR TO THE FRONT TIRE. *KB.Mileage was 14 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB1061104CZ. Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2012 problem was reported in KANSAS CITY, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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BMW K 1600 GTL Fuel System, Gasoline
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 Safety Review #10438769
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 car safety problem was reported on Dec 04, 2011.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . ON TURNING ON THE IGNITION KEY IN MY GARAGE, THE FUEL PUMP WAS AUDIBLE, AND THE BIKE FAILED TO START WHEN THE STARTER BUTTON WAS PRESSED. IMMEDIATELY I NOTICED A VERY LARGE TORRENT OF GASOLINE POURING OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE, RIGHT OVER THE EXHAUST HEADERS, WHICH WERE FORTUNATELY NOT YET HOT. THE AMOUNT OF GASOLINE LOST WAS AROUND 1 LITER, BEFORE I REALIZED WHAT WAS HAPPENING, AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION KEY. FORTUNATELY, NO FIRE RESULTED AS I ROLLED THE BIKE OUT OF THE POOL OF GASOLINE AND ON OUT OF THE GARAGE. AFTER THE BIKE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BOB'S BMW IN JESSUP, MD, I WAS INFORMED TODAY THAT THE TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT THE HOSE CLIPS THAT ATTACH THE FUEL HOSE TO THE FUEL RAIL WERE MISSING. THE PART ASSEMBLY INVOLVED IS BMW PART # 13537723527. THIS DEFECT, WHICH THE TECHNICIAN SAID WAS FACTORY-ASSEMBLED BY BMW IN GERMANY, NOT AT THE DEALER, WAS THUS PRESENT WHEN THE BIKE WAS DELIVERED NEW TO ME. THIS REPRESENTS A POTENTIALLY LIFE-THREATENING RISK OF A SEVERE GASOLINE VEHICLE FIRE AND EXPLOSION. I REQUEST THAT BMW BE REQUIRED TO INSPECT ALL OF THE K1600 SERIES BIKES FROM THIS FACTORY TO ASCERTAIN HOW MANY OF THEM WERE SHIPPED WITH THIS EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS DEFECT. THE FACTORY SHOULD INSTITUTE NEW PROCEDURES TO GUARANTEE THAT THESE MOTORCYCLES CANNOT BE SHIPPED IN THIS HAZARDOUS CONDITION TO UNSUSPECTING BUYERS. *TR.Mileage was 150 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB1061107CZ. Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2012 problem was reported in POTOMAC, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW K 1600 GTL Power Train
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 Safety Review #10440023
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2011.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . HAD A BAD OIL LEAK FROM THE TRANSMISSION ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BIKE. NEW TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED BY BMW DEALER. BAD OIL AND COOLANT FLUID LEAK FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE MOTORCYCLE. NEW PUMP WAS INSTALLED. THE BIKE WAS OUT OF SERVICE AT THE DEALER FOR 2.5 MONTHS TO FIX IT. *TR.Mileage was 3800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB1061207CZ. Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2012 problem was reported in BOCA RATON, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW K 1600 GTL Electrical System
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 Safety Review #10512968
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 car safety problem was reported on Sept 04, 2012.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . LEFT AND RIGHT HANDLEBAR CONTROLLER QUITS FUNCTIONING. THE LEFT CONTROLLER HOUSES THE HORN, TURN SIGNALS, CRUISE CONTROL, BRIGHT LIGHTS, FOG LAMPS, TRACTION CONTROL, HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS, AND THE DAMPING ON THE MOTORCYCLE AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT ARE NOT SO HAZARDOUS SUCH AS RADIO VOLUME AND WIND SHIELD HEIGHT. RIGHT HANDLEBAR CONTROLLER HOUSES THE ENGINE CUTOFF SWITCH, RIDING MODE (RAIN, DRY, DYNAMIC) WHICH CONTROLS THE RESPONSIVE OF THE BIKE, AND LESS CRITICAL ITEMS SUCH AS THE POWER LOCKS FOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENTS. THESE HAVE BEEN REPLACED FIVE TIMES ON MY BIKE SINCE BEING PUT SERVICE JULY 2012 AND TRAVELING 13K MILES -- GOT TO GIVE THE CREDIT FOR TRYING BUT ENGINE CUTTING OUT, HORN QUITTING, BLINKERS QUITTING, ETC IS PROBABLY A HIGHWAY SAFETY ISSUE. BELOW ARE TWO LINKS, ONE IS A VIDEO OF THE BIKE STALLING ON A MAJOR AND CROWDED INTERSTATE -- ILLUSTRATES THE DANGER. 2D IS ANOTHER LINK SHOWING COMPLAINTS BY OTHERS AND LACK RESOLUTION AFTER MULTIPLE REPLACEMENT SWITCHES. HTTP://WWW.K1600FORUM.COM/FORUM/BMW-K1600-GENERAL-DISCUSSIONS/18657-ENGINE-QUIT-ME-FREEWAY.HTML HTTP://WWW.K1600FORUM.COM/FORUM/BMW-K1600-GENERAL-DISCUSSIONS/5614-SWITCHES-HANDLE-BARS.HTML I ASSUME YOU CAN ASK BMW MOTORCYCLES HOW MANY OF THESE SWITCHES HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND GET THE REAL DATA AND MAYBE AN ANSWER AS TO A SOLUTION TO MAKE THESE BIKES SAFER. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 5000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB106120XCZ. Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2012 problem was reported in LILBURN, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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BMW K 1600 GTL Vehicle Speed Control
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 Safety Review #10512968
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 car safety problem was reported on Sept 04, 2012.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . LEFT AND RIGHT HANDLEBAR CONTROLLER QUITS FUNCTIONING. THE LEFT CONTROLLER HOUSES THE HORN, TURN SIGNALS, CRUISE CONTROL, BRIGHT LIGHTS, FOG LAMPS, TRACTION CONTROL, HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS, AND THE DAMPING ON THE MOTORCYCLE AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT ARE NOT SO HAZARDOUS SUCH AS RADIO VOLUME AND WIND SHIELD HEIGHT. RIGHT HANDLEBAR CONTROLLER HOUSES THE ENGINE CUTOFF SWITCH, RIDING MODE (RAIN, DRY, DYNAMIC) WHICH CONTROLS THE RESPONSIVE OF THE BIKE, AND LESS CRITICAL ITEMS SUCH AS THE POWER LOCKS FOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENTS. THESE HAVE BEEN REPLACED FIVE TIMES ON MY BIKE SINCE BEING PUT SERVICE JULY 2012 AND TRAVELING 13K MILES -- GOT TO GIVE THE CREDIT FOR TRYING BUT ENGINE CUTTING OUT, HORN QUITTING, BLINKERS QUITTING, ETC IS PROBABLY A HIGHWAY SAFETY ISSUE. BELOW ARE TWO LINKS, ONE IS A VIDEO OF THE BIKE STALLING ON A MAJOR AND CROWDED INTERSTATE -- ILLUSTRATES THE DANGER. 2D IS ANOTHER LINK SHOWING COMPLAINTS BY OTHERS AND LACK RESOLUTION AFTER MULTIPLE REPLACEMENT SWITCHES. HTTP://WWW.K1600FORUM.COM/FORUM/BMW-K1600-GENERAL-DISCUSSIONS/18657-ENGINE-QUIT-ME-FREEWAY.HTML HTTP://WWW.K1600FORUM.COM/FORUM/BMW-K1600-GENERAL-DISCUSSIONS/5614-SWITCHES-HANDLE-BARS.HTML I ASSUME YOU CAN ASK BMW MOTORCYCLES HOW MANY OF THESE SWITCHES HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND GET THE REAL DATA AND MAYBE AN ANSWER AS TO A SOLUTION TO MAKE THESE BIKES SAFER. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 5000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB106120XCZ. Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2012 problem was reported in LILBURN, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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BMW K 1600 GTL Exterior Lighting
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 Safety Review #10512968
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 car safety problem was reported on Sept 04, 2012.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . LEFT AND RIGHT HANDLEBAR CONTROLLER QUITS FUNCTIONING. THE LEFT CONTROLLER HOUSES THE HORN, TURN SIGNALS, CRUISE CONTROL, BRIGHT LIGHTS, FOG LAMPS, TRACTION CONTROL, HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS, AND THE DAMPING ON THE MOTORCYCLE AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT ARE NOT SO HAZARDOUS SUCH AS RADIO VOLUME AND WIND SHIELD HEIGHT. RIGHT HANDLEBAR CONTROLLER HOUSES THE ENGINE CUTOFF SWITCH, RIDING MODE (RAIN, DRY, DYNAMIC) WHICH CONTROLS THE RESPONSIVE OF THE BIKE, AND LESS CRITICAL ITEMS SUCH AS THE POWER LOCKS FOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENTS. THESE HAVE BEEN REPLACED FIVE TIMES ON MY BIKE SINCE BEING PUT SERVICE JULY 2012 AND TRAVELING 13K MILES -- GOT TO GIVE THE CREDIT FOR TRYING BUT ENGINE CUTTING OUT, HORN QUITTING, BLINKERS QUITTING, ETC IS PROBABLY A HIGHWAY SAFETY ISSUE. BELOW ARE TWO LINKS, ONE IS A VIDEO OF THE BIKE STALLING ON A MAJOR AND CROWDED INTERSTATE -- ILLUSTRATES THE DANGER. 2D IS ANOTHER LINK SHOWING COMPLAINTS BY OTHERS AND LACK RESOLUTION AFTER MULTIPLE REPLACEMENT SWITCHES. HTTP://WWW.K1600FORUM.COM/FORUM/BMW-K1600-GENERAL-DISCUSSIONS/18657-ENGINE-QUIT-ME-FREEWAY.HTML HTTP://WWW.K1600FORUM.COM/FORUM/BMW-K1600-GENERAL-DISCUSSIONS/5614-SWITCHES-HANDLE-BARS.HTML I ASSUME YOU CAN ASK BMW MOTORCYCLES HOW MANY OF THESE SWITCHES HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND GET THE REAL DATA AND MAYBE AN ANSWER AS TO A SOLUTION TO MAKE THESE BIKES SAFER. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 5000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB106120XCZ. Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2012 problem was reported in LILBURN, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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BMW K 1600 GTL Power Train
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 Safety Review #10513210
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 car safety problem was reported on May 29, 2012.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . EXCESSIVE DRIVELINE BACKLASH THROUGH GEAR BOX OR DRIVESHAFT. RESULT, I NEARLY CRASHED ON THE MOTORWAY AT A LOWER SPEED WHEN MANAGING THE BIKE ON AN OFF THE THROTTLE. THE SUSPENSION GETS UNBALANCED WITH THE KANGAROOING OF THE BIKE BACK AND FORWARD WHEN IN GEAR AND GOING FROM A POWER TO ENGINE BREAKING VICE VERSA SITUATION. I HAVE BEEN RIDING FOR 20 YEARS AND THIS IS THE MOST DANGEROUS DRIVELINE I HAVE EVERY FELT AND DID NOT AT ALL FEEL SAFE RIDING IT. EXPERIENCE BMW MOTORCYCLES IN AUCKLAND SOLD THE BIKE BUT STILL MAINTAIN ITS NORMAL!! GO FIGURE. TOOK THE BIKE TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE DISPUTE TRIBUNAL AND WITH AN INDEPENDENT TEST RIDE THEY DEEMED THE BIKE TO BE NOT OF ACCEPTABLE QUALITY AND NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE. APPARENTLY THEY ARE ALL LIKE THIS?? BMW ARE SETTING THEMSELVES UP FOR A LAW SUIT HERE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 2000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB1060106CZ. Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2012 problem was reported in AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND, AL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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BMW K 1600 GTL Electrical System
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 Safety Review #10520335
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 car safety problem was reported on June 14, 2013.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . THREE (3) K1600 GTL SUDDEN ENGINE CUTOFF EVENTS THAT I EXPERIENCED ON JUNE 14, AND JUNE 16, 2013. THIS DOCUMENTS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY CONCERN ON MY 2012 BMW K1600GTL. IN THREE SEPARATE EVENTS, MY K1600GTL ENGINE SHUTDOWN AT FULL SPEED (75 MPH, 55 MPH) WHILE ON THE THROTTLE WITH NO ADVANCE NOTICE. ALL THREE EVENTS WERE 'ON THE THROTTLE' EVENTS - NOT COASTING. THE BIKE ENGINE SHUTDOWN ABRUPTLY AND THE BIKE JOLTED FORWARD. I HAD TO TAKE EVASIVE ACTION DURING ALL THREE EVENTS TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I CONSIDER THEM TO BE SIGNIFICANT NEAR MISSES THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. IMMEDIATELY UPON GETTING THE BIKE OFF THE ROAD, THE BIKE WOULD NOT START IMMEDIATELY. HOWEVER, AS SOON AS I SWITCHED THE IGNITION KEY TO OFF, THEN ON, THE BIKE STARTED RIGHT UP AND I WAS ABLE TO RIDE. THE DEALER INDICATED THE FIX WAS A SOFTWARE UPGRADE, TO ELIMINATE A PROBLEM WITH THE THROTTLE VALVE CONTROL SOFTWARE OR PROGRAM. I HAD ASKED IF THIS WAS A KNOWN UPGRADE, HE WAS SURE. I POSED THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS TO THE DEALER AND AM AWAITING A REPLY: 1. FIVE (5) SERVICE BULLETINS ON THE BIKE ARE NOTED ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE. ARE THERE ACTUALLY FIVE SERVICE BULLETINS ON THE BIKE? HAVE ALL FIVE OF THESE SERVICE BULLETINS BEEN APPLIED TO MY BIKE? 2.DID THE THROTTLE VALVE SOFTWARE HAVE A KNOWN PROBLEM? WAS THERE ACTUALLY A SOFTWARE OR FIRMWARE UPGRADE YOU APPLIED TO THE MOTORCYCLE COMPUTER OR WAS THE ORIGINAL REVISION NUMBER OF THE SOFTWARE SIMPLY RELOADED INTO THE BIKE COMPUTER AS THERE WAS A BUG SHOWN ON THE DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER? 3.REPORTS OF THIS TYPE OF EVENT FOR BMW K1600 GTL/GT OWNERS. I ACKNOWLEDGE OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM AS NOTED ON THE FORUM, AND HERE IS A VIDEO OF ONE OTHER RIDER - MY SITUATION WAS IDENTICAL TO THIS. HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/ALL_COMMENTS?V=WRYFI9EBU8W. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 16000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB1061202CZ. Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2012 problem was reported in ALLENTOWN, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 75 mph.
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BMW K 1600 GTL Engine
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 Safety Review #10520335
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 car safety problem was reported on June 14, 2013.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ENGINE . THREE (3) K1600 GTL SUDDEN ENGINE CUTOFF EVENTS THAT I EXPERIENCED ON JUNE 14, AND JUNE 16, 2013. THIS DOCUMENTS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY CONCERN ON MY 2012 BMW K1600GTL. IN THREE SEPARATE EVENTS, MY K1600GTL ENGINE SHUTDOWN AT FULL SPEED (75 MPH, 55 MPH) WHILE ON THE THROTTLE WITH NO ADVANCE NOTICE. ALL THREE EVENTS WERE 'ON THE THROTTLE' EVENTS - NOT COASTING. THE BIKE ENGINE SHUTDOWN ABRUPTLY AND THE BIKE JOLTED FORWARD. I HAD TO TAKE EVASIVE ACTION DURING ALL THREE EVENTS TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I CONSIDER THEM TO BE SIGNIFICANT NEAR MISSES THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. IMMEDIATELY UPON GETTING THE BIKE OFF THE ROAD, THE BIKE WOULD NOT START IMMEDIATELY. HOWEVER, AS SOON AS I SWITCHED THE IGNITION KEY TO OFF, THEN ON, THE BIKE STARTED RIGHT UP AND I WAS ABLE TO RIDE. THE DEALER INDICATED THE FIX WAS A SOFTWARE UPGRADE, TO ELIMINATE A PROBLEM WITH THE THROTTLE VALVE CONTROL SOFTWARE OR PROGRAM. I HAD ASKED IF THIS WAS A KNOWN UPGRADE, HE WAS SURE. I POSED THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS TO THE DEALER AND AM AWAITING A REPLY: 1. FIVE (5) SERVICE BULLETINS ON THE BIKE ARE NOTED ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE. ARE THERE ACTUALLY FIVE SERVICE BULLETINS ON THE BIKE? HAVE ALL FIVE OF THESE SERVICE BULLETINS BEEN APPLIED TO MY BIKE? 2.DID THE THROTTLE VALVE SOFTWARE HAVE A KNOWN PROBLEM? WAS THERE ACTUALLY A SOFTWARE OR FIRMWARE UPGRADE YOU APPLIED TO THE MOTORCYCLE COMPUTER OR WAS THE ORIGINAL REVISION NUMBER OF THE SOFTWARE SIMPLY RELOADED INTO THE BIKE COMPUTER AS THERE WAS A BUG SHOWN ON THE DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER? 3.REPORTS OF THIS TYPE OF EVENT FOR BMW K1600 GTL/GT OWNERS. I ACKNOWLEDGE OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM AS NOTED ON THE FORUM, AND HERE IS A VIDEO OF ONE OTHER RIDER - MY SITUATION WAS IDENTICAL TO THIS. HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/ALL_COMMENTS?V=WRYFI9EBU8W. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 16000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB1061202CZ. Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2012 problem was reported in ALLENTOWN, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 75 mph.
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BMW K 1600 GTL Electrical System
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 Safety Review #10523171
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2012.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . MY BMW K1600GTL HAS EXPERIENCED FOUR (4) FAILURES OF THE ELECTRICAL CONTROL SWITCHES ON THE HANDLEBARS. THE FIRST FAILURE WAS ON THE LEFT SIDE CAUSING THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL TO NOT FUNCTION. THE SECOND FAILURE WAS OF THE REPLACED LEFT HANDLEBAR CLUSTER CAUSING THE HIGH BEAM (HEADLIGHTS) TO NOT FUNCTION. THE THIRD SWITCH FAILURE WAS AGAIN ON THE LEFT SWITCH CLUSTER ON THE TURN SIGNAL CANCEL SWITCH CAUSING THE TURN SIGNALS TO FUNCTION FOR 0.2 MILES UNTIL THEY SELF CANCELED. THIS WAS THE MOST HAZARDOUS SITUATION AS OTHER VEHICLES WOULD ATTEMPT TO PULL IN FRONT OF ME THINKING I WAS SIGNALING FOR A TURN. THE MOST RECENT FAILURE HAS BEEN THE RIGHT HANDLEBAR SWITCH CLUSTER AND FAILURE OF THE CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM. THIS FAILURE IS NOT SIGNIFICANT, BUT THIS SWITCH CLUSTER ALSO CONTROLS THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT MODES AS WELL AS THE START/ENGINE KILL SWITCHES. FAILURE OF EITHER ONE OF THOSE SWITCHES COULD BE DETRIMENTAL. 5 SWITCHES (SOME SAFETY RELATED) IN 2 YEARS IS EXCESSIVE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 2000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB1061205CZ. Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2012 problem was reported in MARYVILLE, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 Safety Review #10525449
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 car safety problem was reported on July 09, 2013.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . MY BMW K1600GTL HAS EXPERIENCED 3 FAILURES OF THE MULTI-PURPOSE ELECTRICAL CONTROL SWITCH ON THE LEFT HANDLEBAR AND 1 FAILURE OF THE MULTI-PURPOSE SWITCH ON THE RIGHT HANDLEBAR. THE LEFT HANDLEBAR FAILURES WERE THE HIGH/LOW BEAM SWITCH 2 TIMES AND THE MENU BUTTON 1 TIME. THE RIGHT HANDLEBAR FAILURE WAS THE MODE SWITCH THAT CONTROLS ENGINE MAPPING FOR ROAD, DYNAMIC AND RAIN. I WAS TOLD BY TWO BMW MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP EMPLOYEES THAT THESE FAILURES ARE VERY COMMON AND BMW DENIES THERE IS A PROBLEM. THE ISSUE WITH THESE SWITCHES ARE SAFETY RELATED BECAUSE FAILURE OF THE FUNCTIONS THEY PROVIDE CAN LEAD TO AN UNSAFE CONDITION, E.G., TURN SIGNAL, HIGH/LOW BEAM, HORN, WIND SCREEN HEIGHT, ENGINE MAPPING, ENGINE KILL SWITCH, ETC. .Mileage was 6000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB1061208CZ. Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2012 problem was reported in PLANTATION, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 Safety Review #10525449
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 car safety problem was reported on July 09, 2013.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . MY BMW K1600GTL HAS EXPERIENCED 3 FAILURES OF THE MULTI-PURPOSE ELECTRICAL CONTROL SWITCH ON THE LEFT HANDLEBAR AND 1 FAILURE OF THE MULTI-PURPOSE SWITCH ON THE RIGHT HANDLEBAR. THE LEFT HANDLEBAR FAILURES WERE THE HIGH/LOW BEAM SWITCH 2 TIMES AND THE MENU BUTTON 1 TIME. THE RIGHT HANDLEBAR FAILURE WAS THE MODE SWITCH THAT CONTROLS ENGINE MAPPING FOR ROAD, DYNAMIC AND RAIN. I WAS TOLD BY TWO BMW MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP EMPLOYEES THAT THESE FAILURES ARE VERY COMMON AND BMW DENIES THERE IS A PROBLEM. THE ISSUE WITH THESE SWITCHES ARE SAFETY RELATED BECAUSE FAILURE OF THE FUNCTIONS THEY PROVIDE CAN LEAD TO AN UNSAFE CONDITION, E.G., TURN SIGNAL, HIGH/LOW BEAM, HORN, WIND SCREEN HEIGHT, ENGINE MAPPING, ENGINE KILL SWITCH, ETC. .Mileage was 6000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB1061208CZ. Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2012 problem was reported in PLANTATION, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 Safety Review #10525985
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 car safety problem was reported on July 20, 2013.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . THE SWITCH FOR THE SIGNALS ( LEFT TURN ) STOP FUNCTIONING. I WAS 30 MILES FROM HOME AND HAD TO USE HAND SIGNALS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 3000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB1061203CZ. Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2012 problem was reported in AUDUBON, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 Safety Review #10536276
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 car safety problem was reported on July 24, 2012.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ENGINE . I WAS RIDING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE ENGINE SUDDENLY QUIT. THIS HAPPENED EIGHT TIMES WITHIN 400 MILES. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 6500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB1061100CZ. Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2012 problem was reported in ANCHORAGE, AK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 Safety Review #10538182
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 car safety problem was reported on Aug 30, 2013.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TURN SIGNALS WILL NOT TURN OFF BY SWITCH ONCE ACTIVATED. THIS CAUSES AN UNSAFE CONDITION, AS TRAFFIC COULD ENTER FROM THE RIGHT OR LEFT ASSUMING THE MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR INTENDS TO TURN, CAUSING THE POTENTIAL FOR A BROADSIDE COLLISION WHICH WOULD LIKELY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR. THE TURN SIGNAL FIRST PRESENTED THIS DEFECT DURING A RELATIVELY HOT DAY (90 DEGREE) AND DURING COOLER WEATHER WORKED NORMALLY. NOW THE CONDITION IS MORE RECURRING EVEN AT LOWER TEMPERATURES. THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS PART OF THE LEFT MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH HOUSING. *JS.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 5600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB1061204CZ. Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2012 problem was reported in APO, AE. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS.
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BMW K 1600 GTL Exterior Lighting
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 Safety Review #10538182
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 car safety problem was reported on Aug 30, 2013.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . TURN SIGNALS WILL NOT TURN OFF BY SWITCH ONCE ACTIVATED. THIS CAUSES AN UNSAFE CONDITION, AS TRAFFIC COULD ENTER FROM THE RIGHT OR LEFT ASSUMING THE MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR INTENDS TO TURN, CAUSING THE POTENTIAL FOR A BROADSIDE COLLISION WHICH WOULD LIKELY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR. THE TURN SIGNAL FIRST PRESENTED THIS DEFECT DURING A RELATIVELY HOT DAY (90 DEGREE) AND DURING COOLER WEATHER WORKED NORMALLY. NOW THE CONDITION IS MORE RECURRING EVEN AT LOWER TEMPERATURES. THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS PART OF THE LEFT MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH HOUSING. *JS.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 5600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB1061204CZ. Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2012 problem was reported in APO, AE. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS.
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BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 Safety Review #10541996
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2013.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . UNABLE TO LOWER WIND SCREEN. LEFT HAND SWITCH FAILED, SCREEN STUCK IN LOWER POSITION SUBJECTING RIDER AND PASSENGER TO HEAVY RAIN AND WIND DURING CROSS COUNTRY TRIP. THE SWITCHES ON THE BMW K1600 MOTORCYCLES OFTEN FAIL, E.G. BIKE TURNS OFF, CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK, TURN SIGNAL INOPERABLE. DEALER, MORTON'S BMW TELLS ME THESE SWITCHES CONTINUE TO FAIL ON NUMEROUS K1600S. SWITCHES ARE NOT AVAILABLE AFTER 6 WEEKS OF BEING "ON ORDER" *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 13000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB1061106CZ. Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2012 problem was reported in CATLETT, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MORTONS BMW .
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BMW K 1600 GTL Visibility/wiper
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 Safety Review #10541996
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2013.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY/WIPER . UNABLE TO LOWER WIND SCREEN. LEFT HAND SWITCH FAILED, SCREEN STUCK IN LOWER POSITION SUBJECTING RIDER AND PASSENGER TO HEAVY RAIN AND WIND DURING CROSS COUNTRY TRIP. THE SWITCHES ON THE BMW K1600 MOTORCYCLES OFTEN FAIL, E.G. BIKE TURNS OFF, CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK, TURN SIGNAL INOPERABLE. DEALER, MORTON'S BMW TELLS ME THESE SWITCHES CONTINUE TO FAIL ON NUMEROUS K1600S. SWITCHES ARE NOT AVAILABLE AFTER 6 WEEKS OF BEING "ON ORDER" *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 13000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB1061106CZ. Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2012 problem was reported in CATLETT, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MORTONS BMW .
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BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 Safety Review #10542125
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 car safety problem was reported on Aug 18, 2013.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . I WAS TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON A BUSY INTERSTATE, WHEN I WENT TO PASS A CAR. I TWISTED THE THROTTLE AND THE BIKE BEGAN TO GAIN SPEED NORMALLY, AND THEN SUDDENLY IT LOST ALL POWER. I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF OTHER TRAFFIC AND COAST ONTO THE SHOULDER, WHERE I DISCOVERED THE ENGINE WAS ACTUALLY STILL RUNNING, BUT THE THROTTLE CONTROL WAS COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE. AN INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASH WAS ILLUMINATED, WHICH, ACCORDING TO THE MANUAL, MEANT THE ENGINE HAD GONE INTO "EMERGENCY OPERATION MODE." AFTER SHUTTING THE BIKE OFF AND RESTARTING A FEW TIMES, IT RETURNED TO NORMAL OPERATION. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE PROBLEM CHECKED OUT, THEY SAID THE HISTORY CONFIRMED THAT THE BIKE HAD LOST ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL FOR THE FLY-BY-WIRE SYSTEM, BUT WAS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY NOW. THEY WERE UNABLE TO SUGGEST ANY POSSIBLE CAUSES OR FIXES FOR THE PROBLEM, OR PREDICT WHEN, OR IF, IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. THE SERVICE TECH LITERALLY SHRUGGED HIS SHOULDERS AT ME AND SENT ME ON MY WAY. I KNOW MOTORCYCLES ARE INHERENTLY DANGEROUS, BUT THIS IS A POTENTIALLY LIFE-THREATENING FLAW. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 17000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB106120XCZ. Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2012 problem was reported in WENTZVILLE, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 Safety Review #10542125
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 car safety problem was reported on Aug 18, 2013.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . I WAS TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON A BUSY INTERSTATE, WHEN I WENT TO PASS A CAR. I TWISTED THE THROTTLE AND THE BIKE BEGAN TO GAIN SPEED NORMALLY, AND THEN SUDDENLY IT LOST ALL POWER. I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF OTHER TRAFFIC AND COAST ONTO THE SHOULDER, WHERE I DISCOVERED THE ENGINE WAS ACTUALLY STILL RUNNING, BUT THE THROTTLE CONTROL WAS COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE. AN INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASH WAS ILLUMINATED, WHICH, ACCORDING TO THE MANUAL, MEANT THE ENGINE HAD GONE INTO "EMERGENCY OPERATION MODE." AFTER SHUTTING THE BIKE OFF AND RESTARTING A FEW TIMES, IT RETURNED TO NORMAL OPERATION. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE PROBLEM CHECKED OUT, THEY SAID THE HISTORY CONFIRMED THAT THE BIKE HAD LOST ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL FOR THE FLY-BY-WIRE SYSTEM, BUT WAS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY NOW. THEY WERE UNABLE TO SUGGEST ANY POSSIBLE CAUSES OR FIXES FOR THE PROBLEM, OR PREDICT WHEN, OR IF, IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. THE SERVICE TECH LITERALLY SHRUGGED HIS SHOULDERS AT ME AND SENT ME ON MY WAY. I KNOW MOTORCYCLES ARE INHERENTLY DANGEROUS, BUT THIS IS A POTENTIALLY LIFE-THREATENING FLAW. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 17000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB106120XCZ. Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2012 problem was reported in WENTZVILLE, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 Safety Review #10543150
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 car safety problem was reported on Sept 11, 2013.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with STEERING . THE MOTORCYCLE "PULLS" SEVERELY TO THE LEFT AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN MOTION RESULTING IN DRIVER FATIGUE AND PAIN IN ARMS AND SHOULDERS FROM CONSTANT COUNTER-STEERING. THE BIKE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM AND THEY REPORT THAT BMW DOESN'T CONSIDER IT A PROBLEM AND WILL NOT FIX IT. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PURCHASED NEW IN JUNE OF 2011. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 12040 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB1061208CZ. Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2012 problem was reported in BOTHELL, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 Safety Review #10543150
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 car safety problem was reported on Sept 11, 2013.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with WHEELS . THE MOTORCYCLE "PULLS" SEVERELY TO THE LEFT AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN MOTION RESULTING IN DRIVER FATIGUE AND PAIN IN ARMS AND SHOULDERS FROM CONSTANT COUNTER-STEERING. THE BIKE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM AND THEY REPORT THAT BMW DOESN'T CONSIDER IT A PROBLEM AND WILL NOT FIX IT. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PURCHASED NEW IN JUNE OF 2011. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 12040 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB1061208CZ. Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2012 problem was reported in BOTHELL, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 Safety Review #10543150
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 car safety problem was reported on Sept 11, 2013.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SUSPENSION . THE MOTORCYCLE "PULLS" SEVERELY TO THE LEFT AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN MOTION RESULTING IN DRIVER FATIGUE AND PAIN IN ARMS AND SHOULDERS FROM CONSTANT COUNTER-STEERING. THE BIKE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM AND THEY REPORT THAT BMW DOESN'T CONSIDER IT A PROBLEM AND WILL NOT FIX IT. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PURCHASED NEW IN JUNE OF 2011. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 12040 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB1061208CZ. Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2012 problem was reported in BOTHELL, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 Safety Review #10549579
BMW K 1600 GTL 2012 car safety problem was reported on Oct 25, 2012.BMW K 1600 GTL 2012, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with STEERING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW K 1600 GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL TO THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200. ## VIN PASSED ## BMW K 1600 GT 2012 ##.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WB1061103CZ. Bmw K 1600 Gtl 2012 problem was reported in SAN JOSE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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