Bmw recall: Equipment
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2016 F800 GT and 2015-2016 F800 R motorcycles. The rear side reflex reflectors on these vehicles may not be properly visible in certain traffic conditions. 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
Obscured reflectors may reduce the visibility of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the license plate holder to reposition the rear side reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 13, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw F800 Gt 2014–2016
- Bmw F800 R 2015–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V591000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 22, 2017
- Owners notified
- Nov 21, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,478
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 10, 2014 to Mar 15, 2016
- 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: Exterior lighting Aug 21, 2017
- Bmw recall: Equipment Jul 28, 2017
- Bmw recall: Structure Feb 19, 2014
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.