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BMW Korea Co., Ltd. R 18, R 18 CLASSIC, R 18 B, R 18 TRANSCONTINENTAL, R 18 ROCTANE — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2025-04-21

BMW R 18 series motorcycles, reverse assist control unit improper sealing, moisture penetration

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-04-21
Manufacturer	BMW Korea Co., Ltd.
Models affected	R 18, R 18 CLASSIC, R 18 B, R 18 TRANSCONTINENTAL, R 18 ROCTANE
Units affected	1124
Defect	Recall due to the possibility that improper sealing during manufacturing of the reverse assist system control unit may allow moisture to penetrate inside, which can corrode contacts within the control unit, potentially leading to functional failure due to corrosion and fire due to leakage current.
Component	Other devices, Other
Remedy	Installation of an additional protective relay in the wiring harness and software update.
Recall number	K5674
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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