BMW — recall
Automotive · Japan · 2025-03-03
Origin: ドイツ連邦共和国
BMW was recalled in Japan on 2025-03-03. In the reverse control unit, due to insufficient design review, the electrical contacts inside the unit may corrode. As a result, the inside of the unit may overheat, causing thermal damage to the electronic circuit and malfunction, and in the worst case, the…
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2025-03-03 |
| Country of origin | ドイツ連邦共和国 |
| Manufacturer | BMW Japan Corp. |
| Models affected | BMW R18 Pure, BMW R18 Classic, BMW R18 B, BMW R18 Roctane, BMW R18 Transcontine ntal |
| Units affected | 1684 |
| Defect | In the reverse control unit, due to insufficient design review, the electrical contacts inside the unit may corrode. As a result, the inside of the unit may overheat, causing thermal damage to the electronic circuit and malfunction, and in the worst case, there is a risk of fire. |
| Component | Drive system (Reverse control unit) |
| Remedy | For all vehicles, an auxiliary wire harness with a protective relay will be installed in the power wiring of the affected unit. Additionally, the software will be rewritten with a countermeasure program. |
| Recall number | 外-3944 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
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