recall information
Recall number
REC-006092
Campaign number
0000611900
Original published date
make and model information
Make
BMW
Model
R18
Variants
R 18 Transcontinental, R18, R18 B, R18 Classic, R18 Roctane
Year range
2020 - 2024
Affected units
970
Variant applicability
All variants within this model
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
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.
What are the hazards?
A vehicle fire may increase the risk of serious injury or death to the rider, other road users, bystanders and/or damage to property.
What should consumers do?
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.
Next step, when parts become available the control unit will be replaced by a modified version.
As a first step, the reverser control unit will be permanently disconnected from the power supply for safety reasons at the dealership.
Next step, when parts become available the control unit will be replaced by a modified version.
Supplier details
B M W AUSTRALIA LTD.
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
BMW Australia Recall Hotline
Contact phone
1800 243 675
Contact email
info@bmw.com.au
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
