2016 Bmw R1200 Rt Police | 2014 Bmw R1200 Rt Police | 2017 Bmw R1200 Rt Police | 2015 Bmw R1200 Rt Police — Exterior lighting: brake lights
Published August 7, 2017 · Recall initiated: August 3, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V488000, published August 7, 2017 and initiated August 3, 2017. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2016 Bmw R1200 Rt Police | 2014 Bmw R1200 Rt Police | 2017 Bmw R1200 Rt Police | 2015 Bmw R1200 Rt Police — Exterior lighting: brake lights.
What's the hazard
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 R1200RT Police motorcycles. While being used in a special operating mode, the brake lights on these motorcycles may not illuminate when the brakes are applied. 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.
What to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the motorcycle's software, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- R1200 RT POLICE
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2016 BMW R1200 RT POLICE | 2014 BMW R1200 RT POLICE | 2017 BMW R1200 RT POLICE | 2015 BMW R1200 RT POLICE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Bmw R1200 Rt Police | 2014 Bmw R1200 Rt Police | 2017 Bmw R1200 Rt Police | 2015 Bmw R1200 Rt Police — Exterior lighting: brake lights recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V488000 on August 7, 2017. Reported hazard: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 R1200RT Police motorcycles. While being used in a special operating mode, the brake lights on these motorcycles may not illuminate when the brakes are applied. 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the motorcycle's software, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: R1200 RT POLICE.