Recall
BMW R Series — 88V192000
NHTSA ID
88V192000
Make
BMW
Model
R Series
Years Affected
1987
Recall Date
1988-12-13
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Units Affected
6,212
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
PLASTIC PIN AND/OR ADJUSTABLE STOP BOLT WHICH ACTIVATE FRONT/REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES COULD CAUSE SWITCH FAILURE.
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.