BMW — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2024-10-08
BMW was recalled in Australia on 2024-10-08. 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. A vehicle fire may increase the risk of serious injury…
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| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2024-10-08 |
| Manufacturer | B M W AUSTRALIA LTD. |
| Models affected | R18 |
| Model year | 2020 - 2024 |
| Units affected | 970 |
| 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. A vehicle fire may increase the risk of serious injury or death to the rider, other road users, bystanders and/or damage to property. |
| Remedy | Owners of affected vehicles should immediately contact their preferred authorised BMW Motorrad dealer to have works completed free of charge as per below._x000D_ As a first step, the reverser control unit will be permanently disconnected from the power supply for safety reasons at the dealership._x000D_ Next step, when parts become available the control unit will be replaced by a modified version. |
| Recall number | REC-006092 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
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