3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Posted on: 2020-03-16
Description
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.
Consequence
A flashing brake light can cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Posted on: 2020-03-20
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain motorcycle accessory brake fluid reservoir covers, part numbers 8405-752, 8405-753, 8405-754 and 9829547 designed to fit certain 2019-2020 bmw r 1250 motorcycles, and part numbers 8404-098, 8405-100, 8405-102, and 1542056 designed to fit certain 2018-2020 bmw rnine t motorcycles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may not clearly state the required type of brake fluid and the process for filling the reservoir, possibly leading to an improper maintenance procedure. As such, these caps fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 122, motorcycle brake systems.
Consequence
Improper brake system maintenance could affect braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap, free of charge. The recall began december 14, 2020. Parts will be available in mid-september 2020 for the recall repairs. 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.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Posted on: 2020-03-20
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2018-2020 rninet scrambler and rninet, 2020 r1250r and r1250rs, 2019-2020 rnine t pure, r1250gs,r1250gs adventure and r1250rt and 2018 rninet racer motorcycles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may not clearly state the required type of brake fluid and the process for filling the reservoir, possibly leading to an improper maintenance procedure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 122, motorcycle brake systems.
Consequence
Improper brake system maintenance could affect braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap, free of charge. The recall began december 23, 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.