BMW R 18 TRANSCONTINENTAL 2021: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V884000

Make Model Year
BMW R 18 TRANSCONTINENTAL 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-09-05 2023-12-22 2023-12-26

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2369

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

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."

Consequence

Insufficient illumination from the headlight can reduce visibility or cause a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.