NHTSA Recall 17V488000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V488000; Date: Aug. 3, 2017
If the brake light does not illuminate, other drivers may not know that the motorcycle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 BMW R1200 Rt Police; 2015 BMW R1200 Rt Police; 2016 BMW R1200 Rt Police; 2017 BMW R1200 Rt Police
Component: Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 911
Recall Summary:
BMW of north America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 r1200rt police motorcycles. While being used in a special operating mode, the brake lights on these motorcycles may not illuminate when the brakes are applied. 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. "
How to Fix:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the motorcycle's software, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 12, 2017
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