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Vehicles/Motorcycles & ATVs

BMW of North America, LLC: R 18B and R 18 Transcontinental Motorcycles Recalled for Headlight Failure

Agency Publication Date: December 22, 2023
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Summary

BMW of North America is recalling 2,369 of its 2021-2024 BMW R 18B and R 18 Transcontinental motorcycles because the headlight low beam attachment points can break. This defect causes the internal reflector to shift out of position, leading to insufficient road illumination and failing to meet federal safety standards. Owners can have this issue fixed by visiting an authorized dealer for a free headlamp replacement.

Risk

If the headlight reflector shifts, the low beam may provide poor visibility for the rider or create a dangerous glare for oncoming drivers, which increases the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. Check if your motorcycle is a 2021-2024 BMW R 18B or a 2021-2024 BMW R 18 Transcontinental.
  2. Contact an authorized BMW motorcycle dealer to schedule a free replacement of the headlamp assembly.
  3. If you have questions, contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
  4. For additional information, you may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”„Free Replacement

Free headlamp replacement

How to: Take the motorcycle to an authorized BMW dealer to have the headlamp replaced at no cost.

Affected Products

Product: 2021-2024 BMW R 18B
Product: 2021-2024 BMW R 18 Transcontinental

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V884000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Sold By: BMW authorized dealers
Units Affected: 2,369 vehicles(2369% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)
Owner Notification Date: September 5, 2024
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: September 6, 2024

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response