Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The brake light on your motorcycle might not work correctly during emergency braking - it could flash instead of staying steady.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, other drivers might not understand that you're braking hard, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the software that controls your brake light, so it works as it should, and this repair is free.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A flashing brake light can cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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