Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #86V151000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 86V151000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 97,300 affected units, BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:SWITCH:BRAKE LIGHT, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Brake light switch could overheat, eventually leading to melting of plastic internal parts in area of electrical contacts.

Corrective Action

Replace brake light switch with revised switch with increased electrical load capacity.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 86V151000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 1986-11-10T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:hydraulic:switch:brake light

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 97,300

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Brake light switch could overheat, eventually leading to melting of plastic internal parts in area of electrical contacts.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-gy8m_wsmc-hxhc

NHTSA ID: 86V151000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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