1 recall across 2 model years
The BMW S1000 R has 1 recall covering 2019-2020 model years, where the brake light can flash instead of staying steady during emergency braking, potentially confusing drivers behind the motorcycle about whether a hard stop is actually occurring and raising the risk of a rear-end collision.
During normal braking the light behaves as expected, but when the rider applies emergency braking force, the light pulses rather than holding a solid illumination. A following driver may read the flashing as a turn signal, a malfunction, or a less urgent situation than a full emergency stop, reducing their reaction time when it matters most.
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