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NHTSA Recall 20V146000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTSMar 12, 2020· BMW of North America, LLC

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."

Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

YearMakeModel
2020BMWR 1250 GS
2020BMWR 1250 R
2020BMWS1000 RR

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