BMW F800 GT, F800 R (2014-2016): Equipment
Recall 17V591000 · Sep 22, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC
1,478
vehicles affected
1,478
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V591000
- Date
- Sep 22, 2017
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 1,478
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 2014-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can happen
Obscured reflectors may reduce the visibility of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
2 models, 5 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V591000?
2 models: BMW F800 GT (2014-2016), BMW F800 R (2015-2016), about 1,478 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V591000?
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.
What can happen?
Obscured reflectors may reduce the visibility of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.