[NJSBMWR] BMW Bike Recall

[Don Eilenberger]

Roger - I think this might apply to you.. except isn't this what you wanted?

March 12, 2020NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V146000
Brake Lights Flash During Braking/FMVSS 108

A flashing brake light can cause confusion to other drivers on the road, 
increasing the risk of a crash.

<https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V146#recalls610>

*NHTSA Campaign Number: *20V146000

*Manufacturer *BMW of North America, LLC

*Components *EXTERIOR LIGHTING

*Potential Number of Units Affected *4,026

*Summary*

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."

*Remedy*

BMW will notify owner, and dealers will reprogram the emergency stop 
signal function, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 4, 
2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

*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.

-- 
Don Eilenberger
deilenberger at gmail.com