BMW R 18 B, R 18 Transcontinental: Headlights

Date

Dec. 22, 2023

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW R 18 B (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024); BMW R 18 Transcontinental (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)

Component

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Description of the defect

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."

Potentially affected

2369

What can happen

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Sept. 5, 2024

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

108

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Headlamp · Headlamp · 8395642, 8395641

Recall number

23V884000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.