Vehicle recall 17V488000 · August 3, 2017
2014-2017 BMW R1200 RT Police
While being used in a special operating mode, the brake lights on these motorcycles may not illuminate when the brakes are applied.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- If the brake light does not illuminate, other drivers may not know that the motorcycle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V488000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 3, 2017
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- October 12, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 911
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights; Electrical system › Software
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BMW R1200 RT Police (2014-2017): 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
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