BMW of North America (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.”
BMW of North America – Brake Lights Flash During Braking/FMVSS 108
| Report Received Date | 03/12/2020 |
| NHTSA ID | 20V146000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 4026 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V146000) |
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