2019-2020 BMW F 750 GS, BMW F 850 GS and others recall: brake lights

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on March 12, 2020. It covers about 4,026 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 4,026
reported: Mar 12, 2020
owners notified: May 11, 2020

Exterior lighting: brake lights

What is wrong: 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."
Risk: A flashing brake light can cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 20V146000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 20V146000

Is there a recall on the 2019-2020 BMW F 750 GS, BMW F 850 GS and others brake lights?

Yes. Recall 20V146000, reported on March 12, 2020, covers about 4,026 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V146000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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