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23 campaigns match (filed in 2018, BMW)

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18E-016

Mar 21

BMW

Specifically being recalled is Windscreen model number 8531917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F700GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number…

Equipment

1,571

Part replacement

18V-154

Mar 7

BMW

Rear spoiler may not have been properly attached during assembly, or may be missing screws, possibly causing the spoiler to detach while driving

Structure

17,008

Inspection

18V-097

Feb 8

BMW

Head air bags in these vehicles may have been damaged during vehicle assembly, possibly causing the head air bags to not fully inflate upon deployment

Airbags

Part replacement

Campaign 18E-016

Specifically being recalled is Windscreen model number 8531917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F700GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number…

Manufacturer: BMW
Filed: March 21, 2018
Component: Equipment
Vehicles affected: 1,571
Remedy: Part replacement
Recall type: Equipment

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."

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 models

BMW Accessory Windscreen Year not statedBMW F700 GS 2015 to 2018BMW F800 GS 2015 to 2018BMW R1200 GS 2015 to 2018BMW R1200 GS Adventure 2015 to 2017BMW R1200 R 2015 to 2018BMW R1200 RS 2015 to 2018BMW S1000 R 2015 to 2018and 1 more

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