Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #96V111000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V111000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 180,000 affected units, BMW/BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:SWITCH:BRAKE LIGHT, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the existing brake light switch with a newly designed switch.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V111000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 1996-07-01T00:00:00

Subject: Bmw/brakes:hydraulic:switch:brake light

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 180,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position.

Consequence Summary: If this happens, the brake lights either will not operate or will be continuously on, regardless of brake pedal position. Following drivers would not be able to determine whether the vehicle is stopping, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the existing brake light switch with a newly designed switch.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-wsb3.phb6.kgeb

NHTSA ID: 96V111000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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