2000 BMW 328I RECALL - #00V048000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : BRAKE LIGHTS : SWITCH
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2000 BMW 328I |
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| Manufacturer |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Manufactured between |
9/11/1999 - 10/28/1999 |
| Recalled on |
2/28/2000 |
| Influenced by |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Owners Notified on |
5/15/2000 |
| # Affected |
17,700 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS EITHER WILL NOT OPERATE OR WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL POSITION. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE EXISTING BRAKE LAMP SWITCH WITH AN IMPROVED SWITCH. |
| 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). |
| See also |
2000 BMW 328I Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW
2000 BMW 328I Recall for AIR BAGS
2000 BMW 328I Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2000 BMW 328I Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2000 BMW 328I Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2000 BMW 328I Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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