2016 BMW R1200 RT POLICE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
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Investigations
Overview of the 2016 BMW R1200 RT POLICE
The 2016 BMW R1200 RT POLICE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2016 BMW R1200 RT POLICE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2016 BMW R1200 RT POLICE, potentially affecting up to 1,822 vehicles.
Recall 17V488000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 911 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 17V488000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 911 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 BMW R1200 RT POLICE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW R1200 RT POLICE.
Safety Rating for the 2016 BMW R1200 RT POLICE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 BMW R1200 RT POLICE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 BMW R1200 RT POLICE
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2016 BMW R1200 RT POLICE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MC6100115 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Wire Harness Routing. Models: 2009 - 2013 BMW R 1200 RT-P (Police). Installers may alter the original positioning of the wiring harness cables when routing radio or accessory cable during the up-fitting, or during repairs to the R 1200 RT-P model (example: clutch replacement) resulting in the following symptom: The...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 BMW R1200 RT POLICE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW R1200 RT POLICE
- 2014 BMW R1200 RT POLICE — 0 complaints
- 2015 BMW R1200 RT POLICE — 0 complaints
- 2016 BMW R1200 RT POLICE (current)
- 2017 BMW R1200 RT POLICE — 0 complaints