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Yep. No parts available at this time.
From the NHTSA site:
On July 16, 2018, BMW became aware of an incident in Germany involving a Model Year 2018 BMW K 1600B. The rider indicated that at approximately 40mph, the rear wheel became blocked; however, this did not result in a crash. It was initially thought that the transmission could be involved.
The transmission was returned for analysis and the supplier was contacted. Parts were examined, supplier records were reviewed, and a technical analysis was performed. However, a root cause could not be determined, and it was thought that this incident could have been an isolated case.
On September 2, 2019, an incident in Poland was reported involving a Model Year 2018 BMW K 1600GT. The rider indicated that the rear wheel became blocked. The motorcycle was involved in a crash, and the rider experienced a minor injury.
The transmission was returned for analysis and the supplier was contacted. An engineering review was performed, and supplier records were examined. Attention was focused upon the supplier production process. The review concluded that certain transmission parts may not have been produced to sufficient specifications, specifically, to an appropriate hardness level.
On September 24th, a third incident in Belgium was reported involving a Model Year 2018 BMW K 1600B. The rider indicated that the rear wheel became blocked, although it did not result
It seems that supplier problems and the related "disconnect" are part of the new "global economy".The transmission was returned for analysis and the supplier was contacted. An engineering review was performed, and supplier records were examined. Attention was focused upon the supplier production process. The review concluded that certain transmission parts may not have been produced to sufficient specifications, specifically, to an appropriate hardness level.
BMW QC seems to run on the faith that their chosen suppliers are going to operate to BMW standards.This somewhat mirrors the rear strut debacle on newly introduced 2014 R1200RT bikes. They also had a DON'T RIDE bulletin. Oh BMW, where art thou QC?
It seems that supplier problems and the related "disconnect" are part of the new "global economy".
BMW QC seems to run on the faith that their chosen suppliers are going to operate to BMW standards.
BMW isn't the only one suffering from this problem.........Takata airbags comes to mind.
I wonder if all the Airhead pasts were manufactured in house- pre GE.
OM
This is the new way of manufacturing. Suppliers are certified for Quality and it is their responsibility to make sure what they supplies meets BMW standards. I work in automotive manufacturing and this is how it is now done. If American Axle is found to have made the defective part then they will be getting a hefty bill from BMW for the repair of these bikes. This is the incentive to make sure you are shipping conforming material.It seems that supplier problems and the related "disconnect" are part of the new "global economy".
BMW QC seems to run on the faith that their chosen suppliers are going to operate to BMW standards.
BMW isn't the only one suffering from this problem.........Takata airbags comes to mind.
I wonder if all the Airhead pasts were manufactured in house- pre GE.
OM
This is the new way of manufacturing. Suppliers are certified for Quality and it is their responsibility to make sure what they supplies meets BMW standards. I work in automotive manufacturing and this is how it is now done. If American Axle is found to have made the defective part then they will be getting a hefty bill from BMW for the repair of these bikes. This is the incentive to make sure you are shipping conforming material.
It seems that supplier problems and the related "disconnect" are part of the new "global economy".
BMW QC seems to run on the faith that their chosen suppliers are going to operate to BMW standards.
BMW isn't the only one suffering from this problem.........Takata airbags comes to mind.
I wonder if all the Airhead pasts were manufactured in house- pre GE.
OM
and excuses, according to some.Getrag made transmissions.
Unfortunately, there's nothing which indicates that this is going to be handled quickly with close to 5,000 bikes affected.