NHTSA Recall 15V110000: Turn signal (exterior lighting)
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,792 vehicles. It affects 2014–2015 BMW R Nine T.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V110000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › TURN SIGNAL |
| Report received | February 24, 2015 |
| Owner notification | December 12, 2016 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
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."
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V110000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.