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1992 BMW 525I Recall - Campaign #96V111000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1992 BMW 525I RECALL - #96V111000

RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : BRAKE LIGHTS : SWITCH

THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE SWITCH TO REMAIN IN THE "BRAKE LIGHTS OFF" POSITION OR IN THE "BRAKE LIGHTS ON" POSITION.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 1992 BMW 525I
Manufacturer BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Manufactured between 1/1/1990 - 3/1/1994
Recalled on 7/8/1996
Influenced by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Owners Notified on 9/30/1996
# Affected 180,000
Recalled for EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
 
Description THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE SWITCH TO REMAIN IN THE "BRAKE LIGHTS OFF" POSITION OR IN THE "BRAKE LIGHTS ON" POSITION.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.
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.
See also 1992 BMW 525I Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL

1992 BMW 525I Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1992 BMW 525I Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM
Technical Service Bulletins Jun 17, 1997 - 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
RECALL 96V111 - THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN INVOLVES THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *TW

Jun 17, 1997 - 140000 AIR BAGS
RECALL 96V110 - BMW OF NORTH AMERICA HAS INITIATED A RECALL CAMPAIGN WHICH INVOLVES THE AIRBAG CONTACT RING LOCKING TAB. *TW

Jun 17, 1997 - 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ANNOUNCEMENT THAT OWNERS OF VEHICLES INVOLVED IN RECALLS 96V110 AND 96V111 WILL BE COMBINED INTO ONE MAILING. *TW





Comments

9/8/2010 - Mr R Rouchy
I have a 525iX 1992 model which i purchaced 5 years ago, to date i have changed the radiator three times, the water pump thermostat once, the water pump once, and about to change the passanger water temperature solenoid! the heating system in this car has caused me nothing but problem after problem and spoils for me what would otherwise be an excellent ride.

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