March 12, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V146000
Brake Lights Flash During Braking/FMVSS 108
A flashing brake light can cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V146
Manufacturer BMW
of North America, LLC
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 4,026
Summary
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.”
Remedy
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.
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2020-04-28
SIB 63 01 20
RECALL CAMPAIGN 20V-146 CORRECTION OF VEHICLE ORDER, EMERGENCY BRAKING STOP LAMP
Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles before customer delivery. In the event the customer has already taken delivery of the vehicle, please perform the procedure the next time the vehicle is in the shop.
This Service Information Bulletin replaces Delivery Stop 630007.
MODEL
| E-Series | Model Description | Type Code |
| K21 | R nineT | 0J03 |
| K22 | R nineT Pure | 0J13 |
| K23 | R nineT Scrambler | 0J33 |
| K47 | S 1000 R | 0D62 |
| K50 | R 1250 GS | 0J93 |
| K51 | R 1250 GS Adventure | 0J53 |
| K53 | R 1250 R | 0J73 |
| K54 | R 1250 RS | 0J83 |
| K67 | S 1000 RR | 0E23 |
| K80 | F 750 GS | 0B18 |
| K81 | F 850 GS | 0B19 |
| K82 | F 850 GS Adventure | 0K03 |
| K83 | F 900 R | 0K13 |
| K84 | F 900 XR | 0K23 |
AFFECTED VEHICLES
In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this Campaign, it will be necessary to verify all VIN’s through AIR (Aftersales Information Research). Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the repair or take no further action. Please note, VIN’s in DCS Vehicle History Check may not appear until 24-72 hours after the release of this bulletin, therefore AIR is the recommended method for determining open campaigns.
NHTSA STATEMENT
Please be reminded that it is a violation of federal law (The Safety Act) for you to sell, lease or deliver any new motorcycle covered by this notification until the recall repair has been performed. This means that dealers may not legally deliver new motorcycles to consumers until they are fixed or use/sell replacement equipment/parts subject to this recall.
Note also that:
Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of the Safety Act
You should not sell, lease or deliver any Certified Pre-Owned or used motorcycles subject to a safety recall until the repair is completed
Please follow any special instructions that we provide to you for the return or disposition of recall parts
SITUATION
Vehicles were produced with an emergency stop signal function in which the brake light flashes during emergency braking. This functionality does not comply with US regulations and therefore must be turned off through recoding (programming) the vehicle.
PRODUCTION SOLUTION
As of February 20, 2020 vehicles are produced without this fault.
PROCEDURE
The vehicle order must be corrected according the following steps:
Step 1: Select – Vehicle management / Vehicle modification / Immediate actions / click box for Import vehicle order. The screen will automically go to step 2.
Step 2: Select – Next
Step 3: Select – Online / Next
Step 4: Select – Production version (vehicle order used for production)/ Next
Step 5: Select Next
PARTS INFORMATION
No Parts Required.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
The repair described in this bulletin is covered under warranty regardless of time or mileage. Reimbursement for this Recall Campaign is through normal claim entry utilizing the following information:
Defect code
| 0000630400 | Correction of vehicle order (emergency stop signal) |
FRU number
| *61 00 002 | Testing software, 3 FRUs |
| +61 00 502 | Testing software, 2 FRUs |
| 61 00 510 | Programming control units of vehicle (along with testing software), 2 FRUs |
*Main Work: These main labor operations include all repair procedures to complete the task with allowance for necessary ancillary tasks (e.g. visual inspection, lubrication, cleaning parts etc.) and administrative tasks. Only one main labor operation can be claimed per repair visit. All other labor operations for any other line(s) must be claimed using plus code labor operations. Please refer to the Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual regarding add-ons, proper support, documentation, claims submission and archiving requirements as applicable.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
| Technical inquires | Please contact the Motorrad Technical Support Group |
| Warranty inquires | Submit an IDS ticket to the Warranty Department |
| Parts inquires | Submit an IDS ticket to the Motorrad Parts Department |
TREAD ACT CUSTOMER REIMBURSEMENT PLAN
(BMW of North America, LLC)
If you have paid for the repair described in the attached letter, and you would like your expenses to be considered for reimbursement, please contact your authorized BMW Motorcycle dealer. Expenses paid to repair facilities outside of the BMW Motorcycle dealer network will be considered; however, the repair procedure must meet BMW standards.
Your authorized BMW Motorcycle dealer will request a copy of your owner notification letter, as well as, your previously paid invoice. They will then inspect your motorcycle (if it is still in your possession) prior to submitting a claim on your behalf to BMW of North America, LLC for reimbursement.
Please note the following:
Only a repair that is the subject of this safety recall is reimbursable. Consequential expenses such as towing, rental, accommodations, damage repairs, etc. will not be reimbursed.
The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for BMW Genuine Parts will be considered as the guideline for reasonable part charges.
Repair labor, taxes and hazardous waste disposal, when previously paid, are eligible for reimbursement.
Expenses for repairs performed more than 10 days after the date of the last owner notification sent by BMW are not eligible for reimbursement.
Your authorized BMW Motorcycle dealer should be able to answer any questions that you may have regarding your qualifications for reimbursement of a previous repair. If you qualify for such a reimbursement, your BMW Motorcycle dealer will also be able to advise you of the manner in which you can expect to receive reimbursement.
Your authorized BMW Motorcycle dealer should be your primary contact on this issue; however, our Customer Relations and Services Department may be contacted at 1-800-525-7417 for any special assistance that you may require.
In special situations where your authorized BMW Motorcycle dealer cannot be of assistance, you may submit your written request for reimbursement to:
Customer Relations and Services Department
BMW of North America, LLC
P.O. Box 1227
Westwood, NJ 07675-1227
If you intend to submit a request for reimbursement to our Customer Relations and Services department, your motorcycle (if it is still in your possession and was repaired at a facility outside of the BMW Motorcycle dealer network) will need to be inspected at an authorized BMW Motorcycle dealer before a claim can be accepted for consideration. This is to ensure that prior repairs at an outside facility meet BMW standards for recall completion.
BMW
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL – Remedy Available
This notice applies to your motorcycle,
Recall Campaign No. 20V-146: Emergency Braking Stop Lamp
May 2020
Dear BMW Owner / Lessee:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. BMW AG has decided that certain Model Year 2019 – 2020 BMW F750GS, F850GS, F900R, F900XR, R1250R, R1250RS, R1250GS, S1000R, S1000RR, and RnineT motorcycles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 (Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment). Our records indicate that you are the owner of a potentially affected motorcycle.
Why are we contacting you?
We are pleased to inform you that we are ready to perform this important Non-Compliance Recall. If you have not had this recall performed, please contact your authorized BMW motorcycle dealer immediately to schedule an appointment. Visit www.bmwmotorcycles.com/dealer to locate your nearest authorized BMW motorcycle dealer.
What could happen?
During emergency (hard) braking, the stop lamp flashes which is not allowed in the US market due to a Federal requirement. A flashing brake lamp could be confusing to drivers following an affected motorcycle, and could increase the risk of a crash.
If you are not the only rider of this motorcycle, please advise all other riders of this important information.
What will BMW do?
The emergency braking stop lamp function will be removed via programming for free, and will take approximately one hour.
What if the current motorcycle ownership information is incorrect?
If you changed your address or sold the vehicle, please let us know by contacting BMW Customer Relations (see left side of page for contact info). If you are a motorcycle lessor, Federal Regulations require you to forward this notice to your lessee within ten days.
What if you have questions or experience problems?
For the latest updates to this recall, please visit www.bmwmotorcycles.com/recall. Should you have any questions about this recall, please contact your authorized BMW motorcycle dealer. If you need additional assistance, contact BMW Customer Relations and Services at 1-800-525-7417 or at [email protected].
If your BMW motorcycle dealer is unable to remedy the defect without charge or within a reasonable period of time, you may notify the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, DC 20590, call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to https://www.safercar.gov.
Please be assured that your safety is important to us, and we sincerely apologize if this recall causes any inconvenience. We recommend always wearing a helmet and protective apparel when riding.
Sincerely,
BMW of North America, LLC
Spanish translation on back side
Traducción en español en el lado inverso
BMW
IMPORTANTE RETIRADA POR MOTIVOS DE SEGURIDAD
Repuesto disponible
Este aviso se aplica a su motocicleta,
Campaña de retirada n.º 20V-146: Luz de freno de emergencia
Mayo de 2020
Estimado propietario o arrendatario de BMW:
Le enviamos esta notificación en virtud de la Ley nacional de tráfico y seguridad de vehículos motorizados. BMW AG ha decidido que ciertos modelos del año 2019 – 2020 de motocicletas BMW F750GS, F850GS, F900R, F900XR, R1250R, R1250RS, R1250GS, S1000R, S1000RR, yRnineT no cumplen con la Norma Federal de Seguridad de Vehículos Automotores (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard) No. 108 (Luces, dispositivos reflectores y equipo afín). En nuestros registros consta que usted es propietario de una motocicleta que podría estar afectada.
¿Por qué lo estamos contactando?
Nos complace informarle que estamos listos para llevar a cabo esta revisión por no cumplimiento. Si aún no hubiera acudido a su taller para que se solucione el problema, comuníquese con su distribuidor de motocicleta BMW de inmediato para programar una cita. Visite www.bmwmotorcycles.com/dealer para ubicar a su distribuidor de motocicleta BMW más cercano.
¿Qué podría suceder?
Durante una frenada de emergencia (extrema) la luz de freno parpadea lo cual no está permitido en el mercado de los Estados Unidos debido a un requerimiento federal. El parpadeo de la luz de freno puede confundir a los conductores que siguen a una motocicleta afectada y puede aumentar el riesgo de una colisión.
Si usted no es el único conductor de esta motocicleta, notifique a los otros conductores sobre esta importante información.
¿Qué hará BMW?
La función de la luz freno de emergencia será eliminada mediante programación en forma gratuita, y tardaremos aproximadamente una hora.
¿Qué debo hacer si la información sobre el dueño de la motocicleta es incorrecta?
Si usted cambió su dirección o vendió su vehículo, déjenoslo saber y contacte al departamento de relaciones de BMW (ver costado izquierdo de la página para más información de contacto). Si la motocicleta se hubiera vendido a través de leasing, de acuerdo con la ley federal deberá enviar este aviso dentro de diez días al propietario que lo adquirió a través de esta modalidad de compra.
¿Qué debe hacer si tiene preguntas o experimenta un problema?
Para ver la información más reciente sobre este llamado, visite www.bmwmotorcycles.com/recall. Si tiene cualquier pregunta sobre este llamado a revisión, comuníquese con su distribuidor de motocicletas BMW autorizado. Si necesita más ayuda, comuníquese con el departamento de servicio y relaciones de BMW llamando al1-800-5257417, o por correo electrónico escribiendo a [email protected]
Si su distribuidor de motocicletas BMW no pudiera solucionar este defecto en forma gratuita o dentro de un plazo razonable, notifique a la Administración Nacional de Seguridad Vial escribiendo a: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, DC 20590, o llamando al número gratuito de la línea directa para seguridad vehicular al 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), o visitando el sitio https://www.safercar.gov.
Tenga la certeza que su seguridad es importante para nosotros y sinceramente nos disculpamos si este llamado pudiera ocasionarle algún inconveniente. Recomendamos usar siempre un casco y ropa protectora al conducir.
Atentamente,
BMW of North America, LLC
English version on front side
Version en ingles en el frente
15 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| BMW | F 750 GS | 2020 |
| BMW | F 850 GS | 2020 |
| BMW | F 850 GS ADVENTURE | 2020 |
| BMW | F 900 R | 2020 |
| BMW | F 900 XR | 2020 |
| BMW | R 1250 GS | 2020 |
| BMW | R 1250 GS ADVENTURE | 2020 |
| BMW | R 1250 R | 2020 |
| BMW | R 1250 RS | 2020 |
| BMW | R NINE T | 2020 |
| BMW | R NINE T PURE | 2020 |
| BMW | R NINE T SCRAMBLER | 2020 |
| BMW | S1000 R | 2019-2020 |
| BMW | S1000 RR | 2020 |
10 Associated Documents
Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) – braking lamp
RCONL-20V146-3303.pdf 1410.828KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-2
RCLQRT-20V146-3372.PDF 211.139KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V146-5514.pdf 273.584KB
Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-20V146-6280.PDF 223.649KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Service Information Bulletin dated 3/12/2020
RCMN-20V146-2121.pdf 273.584KB
Recall 573 Report – Removed model K1600B
RCLRPT-20V146-9596.PDF 222.887KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-20V146-7159.pdf 179.612KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V146-1489.pdf 243.246KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2020-4
RCLQRT-20V146-7328.PDF 211.33KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2020-3
RCLQRT-20V146-0663.PDF 211.242KB
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