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Safety Recalls of BMW 524 Vehicles

There has been 1 safety recall for the BMW 524. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the BMW 524.

NHTSA Recall #: 86V151000; 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

Recall Summary: Brake light switch could overheat, eventually leading to melting of plastic internal parts in area of electrical contacts. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of BMW 524 Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
Nov. 10, 1986	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Light	97,300

Table 2. Recall Statistics of BMW 524 Model Years

Model	# Recalls
1987 BMW 524	1
1986 BMW 524	1