BMW 2018 R1200 GS Windscreen Recall: Reduced Visibility Risk
BMW recalls certain 2012-2018 R1200GS motorcycles with tinted windscreens that may reduce visibility, increasing crash risk. Free replacement available by May 10, 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The darker windscreen can inhibit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling specific 2012-2018 R1200GS motorcycles with tinted windscreens that could reduce visibility for riders. This recall matters because the tinting may cause crashes by impairing the driver's view. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224613-bmw-2018-r1200-gs-windscreen-recall-reduced-visibility-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224613-bmw-2018-r1200-gs-windscreen-recall-reduced-visibility-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18E016000
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“BMW 2018 R1200 GS Windscreen Recall: Reduced Visibility Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224613-bmw-2018-r1200-gs-windscreen-recall-reduced-visibility-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18E016000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18E016000).
Why it’s dangerous
The windscreens have extra tinting that reduces visibility, especially in low-light conditions. This can make it harder for riders to see other vehicles or obstacles, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2012-2018 R1200GS motorcycles with specific windscreen model numbers are affected. Riders with these windscreens face higher crash risk due to reduced visibility.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle has a windscreen model number from the list: 8531917 (2012-2018 F700GS), 8544629 (2015-2018 R1200R), 8546224 (2014-2018 S1000R), 8551929 (2015-2018 S1000XR), 8554726 (2013-2018 R1200GS), 8554727 (2014-2018 R1200GS Adventure), 8556927 (2015-2018 R1200RS), 8559548 (2017-2018 R1200GS), or 8561755 (2012-2018 F800GS).
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What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Call 1-800-525-7417 to confirm your motorcycle's windscreen model and schedule a free replacement.
Get Windscreen Replacement
BMW dealers will replace the windscreen at no cost once the recall begins on May 10, 2018.
May 10, 2018
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall expected to begin (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18E016000 (March 21, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.