Recall 20V146000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
A flashing brake light can cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | BMW | S1000 R |
| 2020 | BMW | F 750 GS |
| 2020 | BMW | F 850 GS |
| 2020 | BMW | F 850 GS ADVENTURE |
| 2020 | BMW | F 900 R |
| 2020 | BMW | F 900 XR |
| 2020 | BMW | R 1250 GS |
| 2020 | BMW | R 1250 GS ADVENTURE |
| 2020 | BMW | R 1250 R |
| 2020 | BMW | R 1250 RS |
| 2020 | BMW | R NINE T |
| 2020 | BMW | R NINE T PURE |
| 2020 | BMW | R NINE T SCRAMBLER |
| 2020 | BMW | S1000 R |
| 2020 | BMW | S1000 RR |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.