WB10F1208JZD91493

Available vehicle information

VIN
WB10F1208JZD91493
Model year
1988
Country
Germany
Record status
hail damage

VIN structure

WB1 WMI · 0F1208 VDS · JZD91493 VIS
WMI WB1 World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS 0F1208 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS JZD91493 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code J Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code Z Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

The first three characters form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Characters 4–9 form the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), while characters 10–17 form the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS).

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make BMW
Model K 1600 GTL
Model year 2018
Manufacturer BMW AG MOTORCYCLES
Vehicle type MOTORCYCLE
Body class Motorcycle - Touring/Sport Touring
Series K48
Displacement 1.649000 L
Cylinders 6
Engine power 158 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Plant city BERLIN
Plant country GERMANY
Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 19V692000

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Report received: 01/10/2019

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2020 K 1600 GT and 2018-2020 K 1600 GTL and K 1600 B motorcycles. Certain transmission parts may not have been produced to the appropriate hardness level. This could affect the function of the transmission, possibly causing double engagement of two gears and/or the damage of transmission parts.

Consequence

Double gear engagement or transmission damage can cause the rear wheel to lock up, affecting the vehicle stability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift forks, the selector sleeve of 5th/6th gear and the gear wheel of 6th gear, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk was mailed November 1, 2019. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall 2 26V214000

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS

Report received: 02/04/2026

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. 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.

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About VIN WB10F1208JZD91493

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN WB10F1208JZD91493 with a 1988. The available archive information lists Germany as the vehicle country and hail damage as the record status.

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