BMW R 18 TRANSCONTINENTAL 2021: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V884000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | R 18 TRANSCONTINENTAL | 2021 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 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
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."
Insufficient illumination from the headlight can reduce visibility or cause a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the headlamp, free of charge. An interim letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on February 20, 2024. Owners will receive a second letter once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.
