2021-2024 BMW R 18 B/R 18 TRANSCONTINENTAL - Exterior Lighting recall
NHTSA campaign: 23V884000
2,369 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2021-2024
- Makes
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Potential units affected
- 2,369 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2023-12-22
Affected vehicles
- 2024 BMW R 18 B
- 2024 BMW R 18 TRANSCONTINENTAL
- 2023 BMW R 18 B
- 2023 BMW R 18 TRANSCONTINENTAL
- 2022 BMW R 18 B
- 2022 BMW R 18 TRANSCONTINENTAL
- 2021 BMW R 18 B
- 2021 BMW R 18 TRANSCONTINENTAL
What’s the problem?
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2024 BMW R 18B and R 18 Transcontinental motorcycles. The headlight low beam attachment points may break, shifting the reflector out of position, and resulting in insufficient illumination. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What could happen?
Insufficient illumination from the headlight can reduce visibility or cause a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
Dealers will replace the headlamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.