The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V591000·Announced 2017-09-22

BMW Recalls F800 Motorcycles for Rear Reflector Visibility Issues

BMW is recalling 2014-2016 F800 GT and 2015-2016 F800 R motorcycles because rear side reflectors may be obscured, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (motorcycle visibility defect) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2014-2016 F800 GT and 2015-2016 F800 R motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where the rear side reflex reflectors may not be properly visible in certain traffic conditions. This issue causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The obscured reflectors may reduce the visibility of the motorcycle, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall covers 1,478 vehicles in the United States.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the license plate holder to reposition the rear side reflex reflectors free of charge. The recall was expected to begin on November 13, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW F800 R, F800 GT
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,478

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • F800 R
  • F800 GT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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