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Recall 17V481000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2008-2018 BMW F800 GS

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RECALL This recall affects up to 47,775 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 17V481000
Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles Affected 47,775
Component EQUIPMENT
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles
2008 BMW F800 GS, 2008 BMW F650 GS, 2009 BMW F650 GS, 2009 BMW F800 GS, 2010 BMW F800 GS, 2010 BMW F650 GS, 2011 BMW F650 GS, 2011 BMW F800 GS, 2012 BMW F800 GS, 2012 BMW F650 GS, 2013 BMW F800 R, 2013 BMW F800 GS, 2013 BMW F800 GT, 2014 BMW F800 GS ADVENTURE, 2014 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE, 2014 BMW F800 GT, 2014 BMW F800 R, 2014 BMW F800 GS, 2014 BMW R1200 GS, 2015 BMW F800 GS, 2015 BMW F800 GT, 2015 BMW F800 GS ADVENTURE, 2015 BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE, 2015 BMW F800 R, 2015 BMW R1200 R, 2015 BMW R1200 RS, 2015 BMW R1200 GS, 2016 BMW F800 GS ADVENTURE, 2016 BMW F800 GS, 2016 BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE, 2016 BMW S1000 XR, 2016 BMW R1200 GS, 2016 BMW F800 R, 2016 BMW R1200 RS, 2016 BMW F800 GT, 2016 BMW R1200 R, 2017 BMW F800 R, 2017 BMW R1200 GS, 2017 BMW R1200 RS, 2017 BMW F800 GS ADVENTURE, 2017 BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE, 2017 BMW F800 GT, 2017 BMW R1200 R, 2017 BMW S1000 XR, 2017 BMW F800 GS, 2018 BMW R1200 GS

Defect Description

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."

Safety Consequence

If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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