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HighNHTSA·15V110000·Announced 2015-02-24

BMW Recalls 2014-2015 R nine T Motorcycles for Rear Turn Signal Visibility

BMW is recalling 2014-2015 R nine T motorcycles because the rear turn signals may be partially obscured, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the signals free of charge.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a defect that increases the risk of a crash, which fits the rubric criterion for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.'

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 R nine T motorcycles manufactured between November 27, 2013, and January 26, 2015. The recall involves 1,792 vehicles.

The design of the rear turn signals may partially obscure the lights from being seen by the driver of a following vehicle. This condition causes the motorcycles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." In certain road and traffic conditions, this obstruction may increase the risk of a crash.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear turn signals with ones that have longer arms, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW R NINE T
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,792

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • R NINE T

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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