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2015 BMW R1200 RT POLICE Recall - Campaign #17V488000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2015 BMW R1200 RT POLICE MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #17V488000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : SOFTWARE

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."

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Motorcycle 2015 BMW R1200 RT POLICE
Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
Manufactured between 4/9/2014 - 7/21/2017
Recalled on 8/7/2017
Influenced by BMW of North America, LLC
Owners Notified on 10/12/2017
# Affected 911
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Description 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."
Consequences If the brake light does not illuminate, other drivers may not know that the motorcycle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action 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.
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.
See also 2015 BMW R1200 RT POLICE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
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