2021 Bmw R 18 B | 2024 Bmw R 18 B | 2024 Bmw R 18 Transcontinental | 2022 Bmw R 18 Transcontinental | 2023 Bmw R 18 B | 2023 Bmw R 18 Transcontinental | 2022 Bmw R 18 B | 2021 Bmw R 18 Transcontinental — Exterior lighting: headlights
Published December 26, 2023 · Recall initiated: December 22, 2023
Summary
NHTSA records recall 23V884000, published December 26, 2023 and initiated December 22, 2023. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2021 Bmw R 18 B | 2024 Bmw R 18 B | 2024 Bmw R 18 Transcontinental | 2022 Bmw R 18 Transcontinental | 2023 Bmw R 18 B | 2023 Bmw R 18 Transcontinental | 2022 Bmw R 18 B | 2021 Bmw R 18 Transcontinental — Exterior lighting: headlights.
What's the hazard
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 to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- R 18 B
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2021 BMW R 18 B | 2024 BMW R 18 B | 2024 BMW R 18 TRANSCONTINENTAL | 2022 BMW R 18 TRANSCONTINENTAL | 2023 BMW R 18 B | 2023 BMW R 18 TRANSCONTINENTAL | 2022 BMW R 18 B | 2021 BMW R 18 TRANSCONTINENTAL
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2021 Bmw R 18 B | 2024 Bmw R 18 B | 2024 Bmw R 18 Transcontinental | 2022 Bmw R 18 Transcontinental | 2023 Bmw R 18 B | 2023 Bmw R 18 Transcontinental | 2022 Bmw R 18 B | 2021 Bmw R 18 Transcontinental — Exterior lighting: headlights recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V884000 on December 26, 2023. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: R 18 B.