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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 20V146000

2020 Bmw S1000 R | 2019 Bmw S1000 R | 2020 Bmw F 850 Gs Adventure | 2020 Bmw F 900 R | 2020 Bmw R Nine T Scrambler | 2020 Bmw F 850 Gs | 2020 Bmw F 750 Gs | 2020 Bmw R 1250 R | 2020 Bmw R Nine T | 2020 Bmw F 900 Xr | 2020 Bmw R 1250 Rs | 2020 Bmw S1000 Rr | 2020 Bmw R 1250 Gs Adventure | 2020 Bmw R 1250 Gs | 2020 Bmw R Nine T Pure — Exterior lighting: brake lights

Published March 16, 2020 · Recall initiated: March 12, 2020

Summary

NHTSA records recall 20V146000, published March 16, 2020 and initiated March 12, 2020. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2020 Bmw S1000 R | 2019 Bmw S1000 R | 2020 Bmw F 850 Gs Adventure | 2020 Bmw F 900 R | 2020 Bmw R Nine T Scrambler | 2020 Bmw F 850 Gs | 2020 Bmw F 750 Gs | 2020 Bmw R 1250 R | 2020 Bmw R Nine T | 2020 Bmw F 900 Xr | 2020 Bmw R 1250 Rs | 2020 Bmw S1000 Rr | 2020 Bmw R 1250 Gs Adventure | 2020 Bmw R 1250 Gs | 2020 Bmw R Nine T Pure — Exterior lighting: brake lights.

What's the hazard

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."

What to do

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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Recall details

Brand
BMW
Model
S1000 R
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Lot
2020 BMW S1000 R | 2019 BMW S1000 R | 2020 BMW F 850 GS ADVENTURE | 2020 BMW F 900 R | 2020 BMW R NINE T SCRAMBLER | 2020 BMW F 850 GS | 2020 BMW F 750 GS | 2020 BMW R 1250 R | 2020 BMW R NINE T | 2020 BMW F 900 XR | 2020 BMW R 1250 RS | 2020 BMW S1000 RR | 2020 BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE | 2020 BMW R 1250 GS | 2020 BMW R NINE T PURE
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2020 Bmw S1000 R | 2019 Bmw S1000 R | 2020 Bmw F 850 Gs Adventure | 2020 Bmw F 900 R | 2020 Bmw R Nine T Scrambler | 2020 Bmw F 850 Gs | 2020 Bmw F 750 Gs | 2020 Bmw R 1250 R | 2020 Bmw R Nine T | 2020 Bmw F 900 Xr | 2020 Bmw R 1250 Rs | 2020 Bmw S1000 Rr | 2020 Bmw R 1250 Gs Adventure | 2020 Bmw R 1250 Gs | 2020 Bmw R Nine T Pure — Exterior lighting: brake lights recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V146000 on March 16, 2020. Reported hazard: 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."

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: S1000 R.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)