NHTSA Recall 17V481000: Equipment
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 47,775 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the BMW F650 GS.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V481000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | July 28, 2017 |
| Owner notification | October 16, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2018 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS, 2008-2012 F650GS, 2008-2018 F800GS, and 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure motorcycles. When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. The aluminum case mounts for the R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure may also partially block the reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install reflectors on the cases or for the case mounts, an additional bracket with rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V481000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW F650 GS | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| BMW F800 GS | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| BMW F800 GS Adventure | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| BMW F800 GT | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| BMW F800 R | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| BMW R 1200 GS Adventure | 2014 |
| BMW R1200 GS | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| BMW R1200 GS Adventure | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| BMW R1200 R | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| BMW R1200 RS | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| BMW S1000 XR | 2016, 2017 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.