2020–2024 BMW R18
R 18 Transcontinental, R18, R18 B, R18 Classic, R18 Roctane
- Affected
- 970
- Category
- Motor Bikes
- Campaign
- 0000611900
- Supplier
- B M W AUSTRALIA LTD.
The defect
Due to a manufacturing defect, insufficient sealing of the reverser system control unit may allow moisture to enter into the unit. If this occurs, it could cause a short circuit leading to a vehicle fire.
The hazard
A vehicle fire may increase the risk of serious injury or death to the rider, other road users, bystanders and/or damage to property.
The remedy
Owners of affected vehicles should immediately contact their preferred authorised BMW Motorrad dealer to have works completed free of charge as per below.As a first step, the reverser control unit will be permanently disconnected from the power supply for safety reasons at the dealership.Note: Recall REC-006092 has now been superseded by REC-006258.
What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 970 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact B M W AUSTRALIA LTD. on 1800 243 675 to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
- Contact:
- BMW Australia Recall Hotline
- Phone:
- 1800 243 675
- Email:
- info@bmw.com.au
- Website:
- https://recall-bmw-motorrad.com.au
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.