BMW R1200 RT Police (2014-2017): Exterior lighting
Recall 17V488000 · Aug 3, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC
911
vehicles affected
911
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V488000
- Date
- Aug 3, 2017
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 911
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Brake lights; Electrical system > Software
- Model years
- 2014-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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 can happen
If the brake light does not illuminate, other drivers may not know that the motorcycle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | R1200 RT Police | 2014-2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V488000?
1 model: BMW R1200 RT Police (2014-2017), about 911 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V488000?
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.
What can happen?
If the brake light does not illuminate, other drivers may not know that the motorcycle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.