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HighNHTSA·18E016000·Announced 2018-03-21

BMW Recalls Accessory Motorcycle Windscreens Due to Visibility Issues

BMW is recalling specific accessory windscreens for various motorcycle models because extra tinting may reduce rider visibility, 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 (reduced visibility increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain accessory windscreens sold for installation on various BMW motorcycles. The affected parts include specific model numbers for the F700GS, R1200R, S1000R, S1000XR, R1200GS, R1200GS Adventure, R1200RS, and F800GS models, covering model years 2012 through 2018.

These windscreens have extra tinting that may reduce the rider's visibility. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials." The darker windscreen can inhibit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW S1000 R, S1000 XR, R1200 R, F700 GS
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle Accessory
Hazard
Affected units
1,571

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 (9)

  • S1000 R
  • S1000 XR
  • R1200 R
  • F700 GS
  • R 1200 GS ADVENTURE
  • R1200 RS
  • F800 GS
  • R1200 GS
  • R1200 GS ADVENTURE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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