GROUNDWORK — 26V214000: Engine and transmission recall for BMW K 1600 GTL and 3 other models BMW K 1600 GTL and 3 other models: check the listed vehicles, the reported issue and the manufacturer remedy for 26V214000. Keep the official status and service answers in one private record. Campaign: 26V214000 Official record checked: 2026-10-19T20:36:53.438Z Official campaign: https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/campaignNumber?campaignNumber=26V214000 Official VIN lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls LISTED VEHICLES (VIN confirmation required) 2017 BMW K 1600 GTL 2018 BMW K 1600 GTL 2017 BMW K 1600 GT 2018 BMW K 1600 GT 2019 BMW K 1600 GTL 2020 BMW K 1600 GTL 2019 BMW K 1600 GT 2020 BMW K 1600 GT 2021 BMW K 1600 GT 2021 BMW K 1600 GTL 2020 BMW K 1600 B 2021 BMW K 1600 B 2018 BMW K 1600 B 2019 BMW K 1600 B 2018 BMW K 1600 GRAND AMERICA 2019 BMW K 1600 GRAND AMERICA 2020 BMW K 1600 GRAND AMERICA 2021 BMW K 1600 GRAND AMERICA 2022 BMW K 1600 GRAND AMERICA 2022 BMW K 1600 B 2022 BMW K 1600 GT 2022 BMW K 1600 GTL 2023 BMW K 1600 GT 2023 BMW K 1600 GTL 2023 BMW K 1600 B 2024 BMW K 1600 GT 2024 BMW K 1600 GTL 2024 BMW K 1600 B 2025 BMW K 1600 GTL 2025 BMW K 1600 B 2025 BMW K 1600 GT 2025 BMW K 1600 GRAND AMERICA 2017 BMW K 1600 B 2024 BMW K 1600 GRAND AMERICA 2023 BMW K 1600 GRAND AMERICA OFFICIAL REPORTED ISSUE 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. OFFICIAL REPORTED CONSEQUENCE An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire. OFFICIAL REPORTED REMEDY Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2026. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available. 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. OWNER PREPARATION Record an existing symptom and its date. Do not reproduce a loss of power, stall or transmission fault in traffic. REMEDY TIMING IN THE DATED SOURCE The source describes a pending remedy or parts The dated official record describes development, future availability or a later remedy step. It does not establish today’s parts or appointment availability. Confirm the current remedy and any interim instructions with the manufacturer. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available. Current availability for your VIN: unconfirmed. YOUR SERVICE QUESTIONS 1. Does the manufacturer confirm that campaign 26V214000 applies to this VIN, including the report’s equipment and production restrictions? A matching model and year is only a starting point. The official lookup or manufacturer must establish the individual vehicle’s status. Discussion status / answer: __________ 2. The source describes a pending remedy or parts. What is available now for this VIN, and which interim instructions still apply? The dated official record describes development, future availability or a later remedy step. It does not establish today’s parts or appointment availability. Confirm the current remedy and any interim instructions with the manufacturer. Discussion status / answer: __________ 3. Which engine or transmission component is covered, and does an existing drivability problem need separate diagnosis? Compare the answer with the reported component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS. Discussion status / answer: __________ 4. Which items in the reported replacement remedy for 26V214000 were replaced, and are they identified on the work order? Keep the replaced items and the campaign number together so that a later visit can distinguish recall work from other repairs. Discussion status / answer: __________ 5. What dated document records the remedy performed under 26V214000, and what should I do if the reported concern remains? Keep campaign completion and unresolved symptoms as separate questions. A saved worksheet or booked appointment does not establish a repair. Discussion status / answer: __________ OFFICIAL LOOKUP DECISIONS Not checked or unavailable: eligibility remains unconfirmed; use the official lookup or manufacturer. Campaign listed as open: confirm current instructions, availability and remedy arrangements. Campaign not listed as open: reconcile repair history and lookup coverage with the manufacturer if needed. A zero-open result does not diagnose symptoms. Work order records completed recall work: keep the exact campaign and dated remedy record; report unresolved symptoms separately. YOUR RECORD Check date: __________ Official lookup result: __________ Service arrangement: __________ Existing observation: __________ Questions and work-order notes (no VIN or plate needed): __________ LOOKUP LIMITS A model/year match does not establish VIN eligibility. The official lookup may omit completed recalls, some recent campaigns or recalls outside its coverage. The listed defect does not prove the cause of a symptom on your vehicle. This guide supports owner preparation and does not provide a repair procedure.