Make : BMW | Model : 524 | Year : 1986 |
Build Dates : 19850701 - 19860901 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V151000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19870320 | Date Received by ODI: 19861110 | Date Added to Database: 19861114 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 97300 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COULD OVERHEAT, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO MELTING OF PLASTIC INTERNAL PARTS IN AREA OF ELECTRICAL CONTACTS. |
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Consequence:
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SWITCH PLUNGER COULD JAM, RENDERING BRAKE LIGHTS EITHER INOPERATIVE OR CONTINUOUSLY ILLIMINATED, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WITH REVISED SWITCH WITH INCREASED ELECTRICAL LOAD CAPACITY. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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