NHTSA Recall 17V591000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V591000; Date: Sep. 22, 2017
Obscured reflectors may reduce the visibility of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 BMW F800 Gt; 2015 BMW F800 Gt; 2016 BMW F800 Gt; 2015 BMW F800 R; 2016 BMW F800 R
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 1,478
Recall Summary:
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. "
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 21, 2017
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