Bmw R18 Recalls
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BMW Motorrad is recalling certain 2021 through 2024 R 18 motorcycles outfitted with reverse gear control units due to a specific possible danger for riders. Just got news from the dealer I was about to plunk a deposit on the Classic I was looking at --paniced when I saw it delisted on the web site. He said R18's with Revrse have a recall now.
BMW of North America is recalling certain 2021 through 2024 R18 motorcycles equipped with the optional reverse gear. The problem stems from a seal that may leak, allowing "humidity" into the reverse gear control unit, which could lead to a thermal event or fire. The motorcycles included in the recall were produced between June 19, 2020, and July 11, 2024.
BMW is recalling R 18, R 18B, and R 18 Transcontinental models produced between 2021 and 2024 equipped with adaptive headlights. Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2024 BMW R18 motorcycles. The seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can result in the unit overheating.
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. BMW AG has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain Model Year 2021. UPDATE 29.09.2024 BMW is recalling all R18s due to a defect in the reverse gear control unit.
The recall number is 0000611900. You can check this yourself here by entering the FIN. BMW recalls The cause appears to be moisture in the control unit.
According to the workshops, BMW currently has no technical solution and speaks of a possible solution in the first quarter of 2025. If the R18 is in. The R18 B and R 18 Transcontinental had models made between 2021 and 2024 recalled for a different reason earlier this year, which was due to a potential headlight malfunction.
The recall issued on these BMW motorcycles is because the optional reverse gear function is sealed in a way that could break down over time and allow moisture to make its way into the mechanism. As a result it could. The German motorcycle manufacturer BMW has issued a recall for approximately 5,000 R 18 models produced between 2021 and 2024.
The recall stems from a potential fire hazard caused by a faulty seal on the reverse gear control unit. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2024 BMW R18 motorcycles. The seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can.