BMW R 18 (2021-2024): Power train
Recall 24V716000 · Sep 27, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC
5,048
vehicles affected
5,048
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24V716000
- Date
- Sep 27, 2024
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 5,048
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Manual transmission > Seals/gaskets
- Model years
- 2021-2024
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
As an interim remedy, the reverse gear control unit will be disconnected from the electrical system of the motorcycle, free of charge. Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 7, 2025 Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | R 18 | 2021-2024 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 24V716000?
1 model: BMW R 18 (2021-2024), about 5,048 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 24V716000?
As an interim remedy, the reverse gear control unit will be disconnected from the electrical system of the motorcycle, free of charge. Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 7, 2025 Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
What can happen?
An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.