NHTSA Recall 00V048000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V048000; Date: Feb. 17, 2000
If this happens, the brake lamps either will not operate or will be continuously illuminated, regardless of brake pedal position.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 BMW 323I; 2000 BMW 328I; 2000 BMW 528I; 2000 BMW 528IT; 2000 BMW 540I; 2000 BMW 540IT; 2000 BMW 740I; 2000 BMW 740IL; 2000 BMW 750IL; 2000 BMW M5
Component: Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 17,700
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake lamps in these vehicles are controlled by a switch activated by the movement of the brake pedal. This switch could fail internally, causing it to remain either in the "brake lamps off" position or in the "brake lamps on" position.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the existing brake lamp switch with an improved switch.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began may 15, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 15, 2000
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