WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 7, 2024 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –
BMW R18 Recall – Reverse Gear Control Unit May Overheat
An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V716000
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Components: POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,048
| MAKE | MODEL | MODEL YEAR |
| BMW | R18 | 2021 – 2024 |
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.
Remedy: As an interim remedy, the reverse gear control unit will be disconnected from the electrical system of the motorcycle, free of charge. Once the final remedy is available, dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
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 nhtsa.gov.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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