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BMW MOTORRAD UK R1800 Rocktrain, R1800 Bagger, R1800 Transcontinental, R1800 Pure, R1800 Classic — recall

Automotive · United Kingdom · 2025-02-10

BMW R1800 motorcycles, reverser control unit insufficiently sealed causing corrosion

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-02-10
Manufacturer	BMW MOTORRAD UK
Models affected	R1800 Rocktrain, R1800 Bagger, R1800 Transcontinental, R1800 Pure, R1800 Classic
Units affected	998
Defect	On affected vehicles the reverser control unit may be insufficiently sealed allowing moisture to lead to corrosion of the internal electrical contacts.
Remedy	Affected vehicles will have a protective relay and addition wiring fitted. The control unit will also be reprogramed.
Recall number	R/2025/030
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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