BMW while being used in a special operating mode, the brake lights on these motorcycles may not illuminate when the brakes are applied.
The short version
BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the electrical system software. Here is what owners need to know.
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."
If the brake light does not illuminate, other drivers may not know that the motorcycle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the motorcycle's software, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-488.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| — | See NHTSA record 17V-488 |
What changed
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