NHTSA Recall 86V151000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V151000; Date: Nov. 10, 1986
Consequence of defect: switch plunger could jam, rendering brake lights either inoperative or continuously illiminated, regardless of brake pedal operation.
Recalled Vehicles:
1986 BMW 325; 1987 BMW 325; 1986 BMW 524; 1987 BMW 524; 1986 BMW 528; 1987 BMW 528; 1986 BMW 535; 1987 BMW 535; 1986 BMW 635; 1987 BMW 635; 1986 BMW 735; 1987 BMW 735; 1986 BMW L7; 1987 BMW L7
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Light
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 97,300
Recall Summary:
Brake light switch could overheat, eventually leading to melting of plastic internal parts in area of electrical contacts.
How to Fix:
Replace brake light switch with revised switch with increased electrical load capacity.
Recall Notes:
System: brake light switch. Vehicle description: passenger cars with high brake lights.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 20, 1987
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