NHTSAPOWER TRAIN
BMW of North America, LLC - Reverse Gear Control Unit May Overheat
Published: September 27, 2024Recall ID: 24V716000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Reverse Gear Control Unit May Overheat
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Reverse Gear Control Unit May Overheat |
| Nhtsa id | 24V716000 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V716000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Defect 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. |
| Completion rate | 53.33 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 5048 |
| Report received date | 2024-09-27T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |