Adaptive Headlight Recall Update

Batt13 said:
My dealer told me used is exempt. Hopefully BMW can resolve this issue soon.
Click to expand...
I spoke to an owner that's adhering to the stop sale and called BMW Motorrad. They got back to me.

So. the dealer that's complying told me he'd love to sell the bike, he can't for fear of getting authorized dealer status revoked.

Your dealer is lying and they apparently can't read. They aren't supposed to and they know it. It's a liability for the dealer and BMW to knowingly sell a vehicle under a safety recall. Your dealer simply doesn't care and likely told you they could if you pay cash or get it financed elsewhere. Anything that alerts BMW would be a flag. They've simply found a method to skirt the issue.

Imagine you getting a motorcycle with a faulty part and it fails during operation and you get injured. You could sue the shit out of a dealer for knowingly selling you the motorcycle with a known fault. The attorney would likely file against BMW and the dealer.

Here's the NHTSA recall:

"Please be reminded that it is a violation of federal law (The Safety Act) for you to sell, lease or deliver any
new motorcycle covered by this notification until the recall repair has been performed. This means that
dealers may not legally deliver new motorcycles to consumers until they are fixed or use/sell replacement
equipment/parts subject to this recall. Note also that substantial civil penalties apply to violations of the
Safety Act. Also, you should not sell, lease or deliver any used motorcycles subject to a safety recall until
the repair is completed. Please follow any special instructions that we provide to you for the return or
disposition of recall parts."
 
  • Like
Reactions: 425
Has anyone replaced the headlight with a simple cheap headlight? I've see the question out here before, but don't remember if anyone has actually tried it.
 
I've looked at the possibility; however, the factory wiring harness was overly complex...

I'm sure the new light will be just as complicated... I'm sure we can find a better light... But hey, nobody will charge us more than BMW...

😂
 
anglojaxon said:
I spoke to an owner that's adhering to the stop sale and called BMW Motorrad. They got back to me.

So. the dealer that's complying told me he'd love to sell the bike, he can't for fear of getting authorized dealer status revoked.

Your dealer is lying and they apparently can't read. They aren't supposed to and they know it. It's a liability for the dealer and BMW to knowingly sell a vehicle under a safety recall. Your dealer simply doesn't care and likely told you they could if you pay cash or get it financed elsewhere. Anything that alerts BMW would be a flag. They've simply found a method to skirt the issue.

Imagine you getting a motorcycle with a faulty part and it fails during operation and you get injured. You could sue the shit out of a dealer for knowingly selling you the motorcycle with a known fault. The attorney would likely file against BMW and the dealer.

Here's the NHTSA recall:

"Please be reminded that it is a violation of federal law (The Safety Act) for you to sell, lease or deliver any
new motorcycle covered by this notification until the recall repair has been performed. This means that
dealers may not legally deliver new motorcycles to consumers until they are fixed or use/sell replacement
equipment/parts subject to this recall. Note also that substantial civil penalties apply to violations of the
Safety Act. Also, you should not sell, lease or deliver any used motorcycles subject to a safety recall until
the repair is completed. Please follow any special instructions that we provide to you for the return or
disposition of recall parts."
Click to expand...
Yes your right.
 
Scott Semone said:
I've looked at the possibility; however, the factory wiring harness was overly complex...

I'm sure the new light will be just as complicated... I'm sure we can find a better light... But hey, nobody will charge us more than BMW...

😂
Click to expand...
Hahahaha ... yes leave it to a German engineer to overcomplicate things, the saying used to go ... if a German engineer can do it with 5 parts ... the Japanese Engineer can do it with 3 ... and the British with 9!! :LOL:
 
Great question! Another question is prompted: if BMW
has a fix, why is the stop-sale continuing with no end in sight?
I checked a few minutes ago--10:30 amEST--and we are still at a standstill.
:unsure::unsure::unsure:


1714401021198.png
 
anglojaxon said:
Many of you likely have the light. So how many of these headlights have actually failed?
Click to expand...
Maybe someone can post an adaptive headlight survey thread; I personally don't know how to do it...

My headlight failed and was replaced under warranty; however, I could have kept riding without replacing my headlight, as it failed in a stuck position. It was more annoying than anything else, especially since being a new bike..
 
Scott Semone said:
Maybe someone can post an adaptive headlight survey thread; I personally don't know how to do it...

My headlight failed and was replaced under warranty; however, I could have kept riding without replacing my headlight, as it failed in a stuck position. It was more annoying than anything else, especially since being a new bike..
Click to expand...
I don't know how to do a survey, but if someone does come up with a survey it would be interesting to know year of bike and whether the replacement failed. Maybe it was just a small quality control issue?
 
My dealer in SC informed me last week that BMW has issued a "Stop-Ride" due to the headlight issue. He said the fix is expected to be released in June. I told him unless BMW wants to make a payment, I'll continue to ride as long as the headlight isn't an issue. Mine hasn't failed, yet, knock on wood.
 
Man, a "stop ride" would run afoul of this pretty quick:

How long can a dealership keep my car for repairs?​

Manufacturers or dealerships can take 30 days to fix recalled vehicles. The 30 days do not have to be consecutive. You may need to take your car in for repairs several times. As long as the total days without your vehicle are less than 30, there isn't much you can do.

If it takes longer than 30 days, you may be able to pursue damages under your state's lemon law. For example, your product liability attorney can demand a refund, a replacement vehicle, or, at a minimum, compensation for repairs and inconvenience.
Click to expand...

What To Do About a Vehicle Recall Repair Notice
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top