Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The brake lights on your motorcycle are designed to stay steady when you press the brake pedal. But in some 2019-2020 models, they might start flashing instead.
Risk if Unfixed
If your brake lights flash instead of staying steady when you're braking hard, other drivers might think you're just shifting gears, which could lead to a collision.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the software that controls your emergency stop signal, so your brake lights work properly – and it won't cost you a thing.
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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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