Exterior lighting: turn signalRecall 15V-110 · 2014–2015 BMW R Nine T
BMW of North America, LLC recall 15V-110 covers 1,792 2014–2015 BMW R Nine T for a exterior lighting: turn signal problem, reported to NHTSA on February 24, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 35% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V110000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 R nine T motorcycles manufactured November 27, 2013, through January 26, 2015. The design of the rear turn signals may partially obscure the lights from being seen by the driver of a following vehicle. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
In certain road and traffic conditions, the rear turn signals may be slightly obscured to the driver of a following vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear turn signals with ones that have longer arms, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
35%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 27, 2013 to January 26, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.