BMW recalls 2020 R 1250 GS motorcycles with flashing brake lights that could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk. Owners must contact BMW for free reprogramming by May 11, 2020.
A flashing brake light can cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
BMW is recalling 2020 R 1250 GS motorcycles because their brake lights may flash instead of staying steady during emergency braking. This could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk. Affected owners should contact BMW customer service for free reprogramming.
The brake light flashes instead of staying steady when braking hard. This could confuse other drivers, making it harder for them to tell if the bike is stopping safely. The hazard is a risk of a crash due to miscommunication.
Owners of 2020 BMW R 1250 GS motorcycles are affected. Riders using these bikes without the fix may face confusion with other drivers during emergency stops.
Check for 2020 R 1250 GS motorcycles. The recall covers specific models from BMW of North America, LLC. The issue occurs when the brake light flashes during emergency braking.
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule free reprogramming of the emergency stop signal function.
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.
The brake light may flash instead of staying steady during emergency braking, which could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk.
Check if you own a 2020 BMW R 1250 GS motorcycle. The recall covers specific models that flash brake lights during emergency stops.
Contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to get free reprogramming of the emergency stop signal function.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V146000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 20V146000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
