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BMW motorcycle accessory windscreens too dark for safe riding

NHTSA campaign 18E016000 · Reported 2018-03-21 · BMW of North America, LLC

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The darker screen makes a crash more likely by limiting what the rider can see, but BMW has not told riders to stop riding the motorcycle.

What's wrong, in plain English

BMW sold accessory windscreens for a number of its motorcycles, including R1200 GS models, that were made with extra tinting. The dark shade can make it harder for the rider to see the road ahead. Because of that extra tint, the windscreens do not meet the federal safety rule covering see-through materials on vehicles. A BMW dealer will take the tinted windscreen off your motorcycle and put on a replacement that meets the rule.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and compare your windscreen's part number to the recalled list.
2. Contact your BMW motorcycle dealer to schedule the swap, or call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
3. Have the dealer replace the windscreen — it costs you nothing.

Affected vehicles (1)

Who to contact

BMW — official BMW recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-525-7417

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Official notice

Component
EQUIPMENT
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."
Safety risk
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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.