Vehicle recall 17V591000 · September 22, 2017
BMW F 800 GT and F 800 R
The rear side reflex reflectors on these vehicles may not be properly visible in certain traffic conditions.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2016 F800 GT and 2015-2016 F800 R motorcycles. The rear side reflex reflectors on these vehicles may not be properly visible in certain traffic conditions. 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."
- Consequence
- Obscured reflectors may reduce the visibility of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the license plate holder to reposition the rear side reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 13, 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V591000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 22, 2017
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- November 21, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,478
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BMW F 800 GT (2014-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014
- BMW F 800 R (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
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