BMW 535 (1986) – 86V151000

Defect Description For Recall

Brake Light Switch Could Overheat, Eventually Leading To Melting Of Plastic Internal Parts In Area Of Electrical Contacts.

Make Of Vehicle

BMW

Model Of Vehicle

535

Year

1986

Recall Campaign Number

86V151000

Component Description

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Light

Effect Of Defect

Consequence Of Defect: Switch Plunger Could Jam, Rendering Brake Lights Either Inoperative Or Continuously Illiminated, Regardless Of Brake Pedal Operation.

Fix Defect

Replace Brake Light Switch With Revised Switch With Increased Electrical Load Capacity.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Bayerische Motoren Werke

Start Of Manufacture

19850701

End Of Manufacture

19860901

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

97300

Date Owners Notified

19870320

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Date Report Received

19861110

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard