Recall
BMW 535 — 86V151000
NHTSA ID
86V151000
Make
BMW
Model
535
Years Affected
1987
Recall Date
1986-11-10
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Units Affected
97,300
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COULD OVERHEAT, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO MELTING OF PLASTIC INTERNAL PARTS IN AREA OF ELECTRICAL CONTACTS.
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SWITCH PLUNGER COULD JAM, RENDERING BRAKE LIGHTS EITHER INOPERATIVE OR CONTINUOUSLY ILLIMINATED, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION.
Remedy
REPLACE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WITH REVISED SWITCH WITH INCREASED ELECTRICAL LOAD CAPACITY.