Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. The Brake Lamps In These Vehicles Are Controlled By A Switch Activated By The Movement Of The Brake Pedal. This Switch Could Fail Internally, Causing It To Remain Either In The “Brake Lamps Off” Position Or In The “Brake Lamps On” Position.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
528IT
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
00V048000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
Effect Of Defect
If This Happens, The Brake Lamps Either Will Not Operate Or Will Be Continuously Illuminated, Regardless Of Brake Pedal Position.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And, If Necessary, Replace The Existing Brake Lamp Switch With An Improved Switch.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19990911
End Of Manufacture
19991028
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
17700
Date Owners Notified
20000515
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20000217