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BMW of North America, LLC: Reverse Gear Control Unit May Overheat

Recall date · Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

What to do

Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge.

Company
BMW of North America, LLC
Reason
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2024 R 18 motorcycles equipped with the optional reverse gear. The seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can result in the unit overheating.
Hazard
An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
Who’s affected
4,630 potentially affected
Where
Nationwide
Remedy
Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Motorcycles in this recall were previously recalled under 24V716. Motorcycles previously repaired under the prior recall will need the new repair completed.
Remedy contact
Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Official notice
www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V658000…

Products

  1. Recalled: certain 2021-2024 R 18 motorcycles equipped with the optional reverse gear. The seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can result in the unit overheating.

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Update history

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