2020 BMW F 900 R MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #20V146000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : BRAKE LIGHTS
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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Motorcycle |
2020 BMW F 900 R |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
3/16/2020 |
| Influenced by |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
5/11/2020 |
| # Affected |
4,026 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
A flashing brake light can cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
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View All BMW F 900 R Recalls |
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