EQUIPMENT
Published March 22, 2018 · Recall initiated: March 21, 2018
What's the hazard
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain Accessory Windscreens, sold for installation on various motorcycles. Specifically being recalled is Windscreen model number 8531917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F700GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8544629, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 R1200R motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8546224, sold for use on model year 2014-2018 S1000R motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8551929, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 S1000XR motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8554726, sold for use on model year 2013-2018 R1200GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8554727 sold for use on model year 2014-2018 R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8556927, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 R1200RS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8559548, sold for use on model year 2017-2018 R1200GS motorcycles and Windscreen model number 8561755, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F800GS motorcycles. These windscreens have extra tinting on them that may reduce the rider's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."
What to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windscreen, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 10, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- S1000 R
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2017 BMW S1000 R | 2016 BMW S1000 R | 2015 BMW S1000 XR | 2014 BMW S1000 R | 2016 BMW S1000 XR | 2018 BMW R1200 R | 2016 BMW F700 GS | 2014 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE | 2017 BMW R1200 RS | 2015 BMW F700 GS | 2015 BMW F800 GS | 2014 BMW F800 GS | 2013 BMW R1200 GS | 2018 BMW R1200 RS | 2016 BMW R1200 RS | 2013 BMW F800 GS | 2018 BMW R1200 GS | 2017 BMW R1200 GS | 2016 BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE | 2016 BMW R1200 GS
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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