NHTSA recall 20V-146 (20V146000)
exterior lighting recall reported March 12, 2020 - about 4,026 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V146000
- Also written as
- 20V-146
- Reported
- March 12, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~4,026
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
A flashing brake light can cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-146 when calling a dealer.
Affected 5 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.