Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 86V151000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1986-11-10.

Recall campaignNHTSA 86V151000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Vehicles affected
97,300
Reported to NHTSA
1986-11-10
Owners notified
1987-03-20

Defect description

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COULD OVERHEAT, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO MELTING OF PLASTIC INTERNAL PARTS IN AREA OF ELECTRICAL CONTACTS.

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SWITCH PLUNGER COULD JAM, RENDERING BRAKE LIGHTS EITHER INOPERATIVE OR CONTINUOUSLY ILLIMINATED, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WITH REVISED SWITCH WITH INCREASED ELECTRICAL LOAD CAPACITY.

Notes

SYSTEM: BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH HIGH BRAKE LIGHTS.

Scope of coverage

14 model years across 7 models.

ModelYears on record
BMW 3251987 1986
BMW 5241987 1986
BMW 5281987 1986
BMW 5351987 1986
BMW 6351987 1986
BMW 7351987 1986
BMW L71987 1986

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.