CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 F900R, F900XR, S1000RR, F750GS, F850GS, F850GS Adventure, R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, R1250RS, R1250R, RnineT, RnineT Pure and RnineT Scrambler and 2019-2020 S1000R motorcycles. The brake light may flash instead of remain steady during emergency braking. 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."
- Risk
- A flashing brake light can cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owner, and dealers will reprogram the emergency stop signal function, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain BMW motorcycles, the brake light may flash instead of remaining steady during emergency braking. This means the vehicle does not meet the federal lighting standard for brake lights (FMVSS 108). A flashing brake light can confuse other drivers about how you are slowing, which increases the risk of a crash.
BMW will notify owners, and authorized dealers will reprogram the emergency stop signal function at no charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. If you own an affected model, you can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and you should check your VIN for open recalls.
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