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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- Obscured reflectors may reduce the visibility of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2014-2016 BMW F800 GT and 2015-2016 F800 R motorcycles have rear side reflex reflectors that may not be properly visible in some traffic conditions, so the bike does not fully meet federal lighting and reflective device requirements. Reduced visibility of the motorcycle can increase the risk of a crash.
BMW will notify owners, and authorized dealers will modify the license plate holder to reposition the rear side reflex reflectors. The repair is free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 13, 2017. Owners can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and should check their VIN for open recalls at an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW F800 GT | 201420152016 |
|---|---|
| BMW F800 R | 20152016 |