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NHTSARecalled 2020-03-12

BMW of North America, LLC — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Is my product affected?

2020 BMW S1000 R; 2019 BMW S1000 R; 2020 BMW F 850 GS ADVENTURE; 2020 BMW F 900 R; 2020 BMW R NINE T SCRAMBLER; 2020 BMW F 850 GS; 2020 BMW F 750 GS; 2020 BMW R 1250 R; 2020 BMW R NINE T; 2020 BMW F 900 XR; 2020 BMW R 1250 RS; 2020 BMW S1000 RR; 2020 BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE; 2020 BMW R 1250 GS; 2020 BMW R NINE T PURE

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Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

BMW is recalling certain 2019 and 2020 motorcycles because the brake light may flash instead of remaining steady during emergency braking. A flashing brake light can confuse other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash. The affected models include the F900R, F900XR, S1000RR, F750GS, F850GS, F850GS Adventure, R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, R1250RS, R1250R, RnineT, RnineT Pure, RnineT Scrambler, and S1000R.

BMW will notify owners of the recall. Affected owners should contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule service. Dealers will reprogram the emergency stop signal function at no charge to the owner.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

A flashing brake light can cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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