BMW R 18 B, R 18 Transcontinental (2021-2024): Exterior lighting
Recall 23V884000 · Dec 22, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC
2,369
vehicles affected
2,369
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23V884000
- Date
- Dec 22, 2023
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 2,369
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Headlights
- Model years
- 2021-2024
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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."
What can happen
Insufficient illumination from the headlight can reduce visibility or cause a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
2 models, 8 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23V884000?
2 models: BMW R 18 B (2021-2024), BMW R 18 Transcontinental (2021-2024), about 2,369 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23V884000?
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.
What can happen?
Insufficient illumination from the headlight can reduce visibility or cause a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.