2016 BMW R1200 RT POLICE MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #17V488000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : SOFTWARE
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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Motorcycle |
2016 BMW R1200 RT POLICE |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
4/9/2014 - 7/21/2017 |
| Recalled on |
8/7/2017 |
| Influenced by |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
10/12/2017 |
| # Affected |
911 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
If the brake light does not illuminate, other drivers may not know that the motorcycle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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 |
2016 BMW R1200 RT POLICE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
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View All BMW R1200 RT POLICE Recalls |
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