The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V672000·Announced 2022-09-08

BMW Recalls 2022 CE 04 Motorcycles for Horn Attachment Defect

BMW is recalling 2022 CE 04 motorcycles because the horn may loosen or detach, potentially interfering with steering and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect can interfere with steering and increase crash risk, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2022 CE 04 motorcycles due to a defect in the electrical system. The horn may be insufficiently attached to the motorcycle frame, which allows it to loosen or partially detach.

A loose or partially detached horn can interfere with motorcycle steering, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will remove and reinstall the horn free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW CE 04
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
252

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CE 04

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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