NHTSA Recall 18E016000

EQUIPMENTMar 21, 2018· BMW of North America, LLC

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain Accessory Windscreens, sold for installation on various motorcycles. Specifically being recalled is Windscreen model number 8531917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F700GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8544629, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 R1200R motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8546224, sold for use on model year 2014-2018 S1000R motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8551929, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 S1000XR motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8554726, sold for use on model year 2013-2018 R1200GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8554727 sold for use on model year 2014-2018 R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8556927, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 R1200RS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8559548, sold for use on model year 2017-2018 R1200GS motorcycles and Windscreen model number 8561755, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F800GS motorcycles. These windscreens have extra tinting on them that may reduce the rider's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."

Consequence

The darker windscreen can inhibit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windscreen, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 10, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Affected Vehicles

YearMakeModel
2013BMWF700 GS
2014BMWF700 GS
2012BMWF800 GS
2013BMWF800 GS
2014BMWF800 GS
2015BMWF800 GS
2014BMWR 1200 GS ADVENTURE
2013BMWR1200 GS
2014BMWR1200 GS
2015BMWR1200 GS
2016BMWR1200 GS
2017BMWR1200 GS
2018BMWR1200 GS
2015BMWR1200 GS ADVENTURE
2017BMWR1200 GS ADVENTURE
2015BMWR1200 R
2016BMWR1200 RS
2015BMWS1000 R
2017BMWS1000 R
2016BMWS1000 XR

Related Recalls

Helpful Guides