NHTSA Recall 20V146000
NHTSA Campaign Id 20V146000; Date: Mar. 12, 2020
a flashing brake light can cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2020 BMW F 750 Gs; 2020 BMW F 850 Gs; 2020 BMW F 850 Gs Adventure; 2020 BMW F 900 R; 2020 BMW F 900 Xr; 2020 BMW R 1250 Gs; 2020 BMW R 1250 Gs Adventure; 2020 BMW R 1250 R; 2020 BMW R 1250 Rs; 2020 BMW R Nine T; 2020 BMW R Nine T Pure; 2020 BMW R Nine T Scrambler; 2019 BMW S1000 R; 2020 BMW S1000 R; 2020 BMW S1000 Rr
Component: Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 4,026
Recall Summary:
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."
How to Fix:
bmw will notify owner, and dealers will reprogram the emergency stop signal function, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin may 4, 2020. 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.
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