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.