NHTSA Campaign 23V884000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Dec 22, 2023 · 2,369 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | R 18 B | 2021 | 2,369 |
| BMW | R 18 B | 2022 | 2,369 |
| BMW | R 18 B | 2023 | 2,369 |
| BMW | R 18 B | 2024 | 2,369 |
| BMW | R 18 TRANSCONTINENTAL | 2021 | 2,369 |
| BMW | R 18 TRANSCONTINENTAL | 2022 | 2,369 |
| BMW | R 18 TRANSCONTINENTAL | 2023 | 2,369 |
| BMW | R 18 TRANSCONTINENTAL | 2024 | 2,369 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V884000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.