NHTSA Campaign 17V488000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Aug 3, 2017 · 911 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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."

Consequence

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

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BMW R1200 RT POLICE 2014 911
BMW R1200 RT POLICE 2015 911
BMW R1200 RT POLICE 2016 911
BMW R1200 RT POLICE 2017 911

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V488000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.