# NHTSA recall 26V214000

> **BMW of North America, LLC** · 2024 BMW K 1600 B · component: **POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS**

## Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2025 K 1600 GT, GTL, B and 2018-2025 Grand America vehicles. The seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can result in the unit overheating.

## Consequence

An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.

## Remedy

Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 25, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 25, 2026.

## Key facts

- **Campaign number:** 26V214000
- **Manufacturer:** BMW of North America, LLC
- **Make:** BMW
- **Model:** K 1600 B
- **Model year:** 2024
- **Component:** POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS
- **Report received:** 2026-04-02

## Primary source

NHTSA recall lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V214000

## Citation

> US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall campaign 26V214000 (BMW of North America, LLC, 2024 BMW). Retrieved via MORVS 2026-11-01 from https://api.morvs.ai/nhtsa-recall/26V214000. Licensed CC0.

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