2008-2018 BMW F650 GS, BMW F800 GS and others recall: equipment
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on July 28, 2017. It covers about 47,775 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 47,775
- reported
- Jul 28, 2017
- owners notified
- Oct 16, 2017
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 17V481000
Affected vehicles
- BMW F650 GS 2008-2012 20082009201020112012
- BMW F800 GS 2008-2017 20102011201220132014201520162017
- BMW F800 GS Adventure 2014-2017 2014201520162017
- BMW F800 GT 2013-2017 20132014201520162017
- BMW F800 R 2013-2017 20132014201520162017
- BMW R1200 GS 2014-2018 20142015201620172018
- BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014-2017 2014201520162017
- BMW R 1200 R 2015-2017 201520162017
- BMW R1200 RS 2015-2017 201520162017
- BMW S 1000 XR 2016-2017 20162017
Questions about recall 17V481000
Is there a recall on the 2008-2018 BMW F650 GS, BMW F800 GS and others equipment?
Yes. Recall 17V481000, reported on July 28, 2017, covers about 47,775 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V481000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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