Recall 88V192000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Defect in 1985-1989 BMW R SERIES
RECALL This recall affects up to 6,212 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 88V192000 |
| Manufacturer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Vehicles Affected | 6,212 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
PLASTIC PIN AND/OR ADJUSTABLE STOP BOLT WHICH ACTIVATE FRONT/REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES COULD CAUSE SWITCH FAILURE.
Safety Consequence
BRAKE LIGHT WOULD NOT FUNCTION; THUS, A CRASH INVOLVINGANOTHER VEHICLE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
MODIFY FRONT HAND BRAKE LEVER; PLACE A CAP ON REAR BRAKE STOP BOLT; AND REPLACE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES WITH NEWER SWITCH.
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