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NHTSA recalls, safety ratings, and consumer complaints for the 2021 BMW R 18 Transcontinental.
NHTSA has not published 5-star crash-test ratings for the 2021 BMW R 18 Transcontinental. New vehicles are often added to the NCAP rating program after initial release; check nhtsa.gov/ratings for the latest status.
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2024 BMW R 18B and R 18 Transcontinental motorcycles. The headlight low beam attachment points may break, shifting the reflector out of position, and resulting in insufficient illumination. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: Insufficient illumination from the headlight can reduce visibility or cause a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the headlamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
No consumer complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 BMW R 18 Transcontinental.
The 2021 BMW R 18 Transcontinental has 1 NHTSA recall and 0 consumer complaints on file. For the most detailed information about a specific vehicle, decode its VIN using our free decoder above.
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