Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The brake light on your motorcycle is designed to turn steady when you brake hard. In some 2020 models, the light might flash instead of stay steady, which could confuse other drivers on the road.
Risk if Unfixed
If your brake light flashes instead of stays steady when you brake hard, it could lead to confusion with other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the software for your motorcycle's emergency stop signal, so it works as intended - free of charge. You'll receive a notification with instructions on when to schedule the update.
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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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