Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #18E016000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18E016000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Affecting accessory windscreens, sold for installation on various motorcycles Includes 1,571 affected units, Accessory Windscreen Glazing/FMVSS 205, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsaccessory windscreens, sold for installation on various motorcycles
Defect 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."
Corrective Action
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.