BMW 325I, 325IC, 325IS and others: Switch

Date

July 1, 1996

Filed by

Bayerische Motoren Werke

Vehicles

BMW 325I (1992, 1993, 1994); BMW 325IC (1994); BMW 325IS (1992, 1993, 1994); BMW 525I (1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994); BMW 525IT (1992, 1993, 1994); BMW 530I (1994); BMW 530IT (1994); BMW 535I (1990, 1991, 1992); BMW 540I (1994); BMW 735I (1990, 1991, 1992); BMW 735IL (1990, 1991, 1992); BMW 740I (1993, 1994); BMW 740IL (1993, 1994); BMW 750I (1990, 1991, 1992); BMW M3 (1995)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC

Component

Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch

Description of the defect

The Brake Light switch Can fail allowing The switch to remain in The "Brake lights Off" position or in The "Brake lights on" position.

Potentially affected

180000

What can happen

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.

Remedy

Dealers will replace The existing Brake Light switch with a newly Designed switch.

Recall notes

System: Brakes; hydraulic; switch; Brake Light. Vehicle description: passenger Vehicles. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin August 5, 1996. Note: owners Who take their Vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon Service date And do not receive The Free remedy within a reasonable Time should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117. Also contact The National Highway traffic Safety administration's Auto Safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Owner notification date

Sept. 30, 1996

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

96V111000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.