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NHTSARecalled Dec 13, 1988 · #88V192000

LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

PLASTIC PIN AND/OR ADJUSTABLE STOP BOLT WHICH ACTIVATE FRONT/REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES COULD CAUSE SWITCH FAILURE. BRAKE LIGHT WOULD NOT FUNCTION; THUS, A CRASH INVOLVINGANOTHER VEHICLE COULD OCCUR.

Product details

Product
LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

MODIFY FRONT HAND BRAKE LEVER; PLACE A CAP ON REAR BRAKE STOP BOLT; AND REPLACE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES WITH NEWER SWITCH.

View the official CPSC notice