BMW F 850 GS ADVENTURE 2020: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V146000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | F 850 GS ADVENTURE | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-05-11 | 2020-03-12 | 2020-03-16 |
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4026
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
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."
A flashing brake light can cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
