Bmw recall: Equipment
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2018 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS, 2008-2012 F650GS, 2008-2018 F800GS, and 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure motorcycles. When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. The aluminum case mounts for the R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure may also partially block the reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What could happen
If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install reflectors on the cases or for the case mounts, an additional bracket with rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw F650 Gs 2008–2012
- Bmw F800 Gs 2008–2017
- Bmw F800 Gs Adventure 2014–2017
- Bmw F800 Gt 2013–2017
- Bmw F800 R 2013–2017
- Bmw R 1200 Gs Adventure 2014
- Bmw R1200 Gs 2014–2018
- Bmw R1200 Gs Adventure 2015–2017
- Bmw R1200 R 2015–2017
- Bmw R1200 Rs 2015–2017
- Bmw S1000 Xr 2016–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V481000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 28, 2017
- Owners notified
- Oct 16, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 47,775
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 27, 2007 to Sep 27, 2017
- Part
- Equipment
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw recall: Equipment Mar 21, 2018
- Bmw recall: Exterior lighting Aug 21, 2017
- Bmw recall: Structure Feb 19, 2014
- Bmw recall: Structure Jun 28, 2013
- Bmw recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Oct 18, 2010
- Bmw recall: Equipment Sep 22, 2017
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.