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NHTSA recall 17V488000

Electrical system › Software

BMW R1200 RT Police

Reported Aug 3, 2017911 vehicles affectedBMW of North America, LLCBuilt Apr 9, 2014 – Jul 21, 2017

The defect

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."

The risk

If the brake light does not illuminate, other drivers may not know that the motorcycle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

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.

Electrical system › SoftwareExterior lighting › Brake lights

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Vehicles in this recall

BMW R1200 RT Police
2014201520162017

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.