BMW — recall
Automotive · Japan · 2024-10-18
Origin: ドイツ連邦共和国
宝马R18摩托车：倒车控制单元密封不良，可能导致湿气进入
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2024-10-18 |
| Country of origin | ドイツ連邦共和国 |
| Manufacturer | BMW AG |
| Models affected | BMW R18 Pure, BMW R18 Classic, BMW R18 B, BMW R18 Roctane, BMW R18 Transcontine ntal |
| Units affected | 1737 |
| Defect | Due to insufficient manufacturing instructions for the reverse control unit, poor sealing during the assembly process may allow moisture to enter the unit and corrode the internal electrical contacts. As a result, if use is continued, the unit may overheat internally, 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, as a temporary measure, the function of the affected unit will be deactivated. A permanent countermeasure will be implemented once a solution is determined. |
| Recall number | 外-3891 |
| 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. |
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| 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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