2014-2017 BMW R1200 RT POLICE - Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign: 17V488000
911 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2014-2017
- Makes
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Potential units affected
- 911 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2017-08-03
Affected vehicles
- 2017 BMW R1200 RT POLICE
- 2016 BMW R1200 RT POLICE
- 2015 BMW R1200 RT POLICE
- 2014 BMW R1200 RT POLICE
What’s the problem?
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."
What could happen?
If the brake light does not illuminate, other drivers may not know that the motorcycle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
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.