[webbikeworld.com] - BMW Recalls All 2021-2024 R 18 B / Transcontinentals Over Faulty

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• BMW received multiple complaints, warranty claims and reports that may be related to “low beam reflector attachment points” and “vibrating headlamps”
• the company decided to enact a voluntary, non-compliance recall on all R 18 B and R 18 Transcontinentals (2,369 bikes in total)
• Units affected by this recall are numbered at 2,369 bikes, *all registered between model years 2021 and 2024
• Owners will be notified by February 13th
• Dealers were given notice back on December 22

If you are in possession of a 2021-2024 BMW R 18 B or R 18 Transcontinental, you are eligible for a recent recall on a faulty headlight.

Late last year, the NHTSA’s Safety Recall tells us that BMW received 8 customer complaints, 72 warranty claims, and 68 dealer field reports on detached reflectors and vibrating headlamps.

A view of BMW’s R 18 lineup for 2022. Media provided by BMW Motorrad.Which of BMW’s motorcycles are eligible for this recall?

BMW has decided to approach the problem with a “better safe than sorry” standpoint, so 100% of the following years of BMW models are under a non-compliant recall:

• 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 BMW R 18 B
  
• 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 BMW R 18 Transcontinental
  

A view of BMW’s R 18 B and R 18 Transcontinental. All media provided by BMW.What is BMW doing about the faulty component?

This is a standard recall, so standard procedure applies.

BMW owners will be recommended to take their motorcycle to an authorized BMW motorcycle dealer to have the remedy performed; the remedy is apparently “still being developed,” but we’re also assuming the fix will be free of charge here.

A side view of BMW’s R 18 B. Media provided by BMW.When will BMW notify owners and dealers about this recall?

As of December 22nd of last year, dealers were notified; if you are an owner, you can expect a notification around or by February 13th.

A view of BMW’s R 18 B and R 18 Transcontinental. All media provided by BMW.What can I do about this recall?

Should you find yourself affected by this recall and wish to do your own homework, feel free to contact either BMW’s Customer Service or the* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at the following contact points:

BMW Customer Service

• Telephone #:1-800-525-7417
  

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline

• Telephone #: 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153)
  
• Recall No: 23V-884 (23V88400)
  
• www.nhtsa.gov
  

Do you know of anybody affected by BMW’s most recent recall?

*All media provided by BMW Motorrad*

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