1987 BMW 524 RECALL - #86V151000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : BRAKE LIGHTS : SWITCH
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COULD OVERHEAT, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO MELTING OF PLASTIC INTERNAL PARTS IN AREA OF ELECTRICAL CONTACTS.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1987 BMW 524 |
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| Manufacturer |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1985 - 9/1/1986 |
| Recalled on |
11/14/1986 |
| Influenced by |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Owners Notified on |
3/20/1987 |
| # Affected |
97,300 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
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| Description |
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COULD OVERHEAT, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO MELTING OF PLASTIC INTERNAL PARTS IN AREA OF ELECTRICAL CONTACTS. |
| Consequences |
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SWITCH PLUNGER COULD JAM, RENDERING BRAKE LIGHTS EITHER INOPERATIVE OR CONTINUOUSLY ILLIMINATED, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WITH REVISED SWITCH WITH INCREASED ELECTRICAL LOAD CAPACITY. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH HIGH BRAKE LIGHTS. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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