Recall 20V146000: 2020 BMW F 750 GS, 2020 BMW F 850 GS, 2020 BMW F 850 GS Adventure +11 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 12, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- 4,026
- Models
- 14
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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."
The risk
A flashing brake light can cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 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
- 2019 BMW S1000 R
- 2020 BMW S1000 R
- 2020 BMW S1000 RR
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V146000
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner letters
- May 11, 2020
- Components
- Exterior lighting:brake lights (Lighting)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology