NHTSA Recall 88V192000
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Component: Exterior Lighting. Reported 1988-12-13. An estimated 6,212 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
PLASTIC PIN AND/OR ADJUSTABLE STOP BOLT WHICH ACTIVATE FRONT/REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES COULD CAUSE SWITCH FAILURE.
Risk
BRAKE LIGHT WOULD NOT FUNCTION; THUS, A CRASH INVOLVINGANOTHER VEHICLE COULD OCCUR.
What the manufacturer will do
MODIFY FRONT HAND BRAKE LEVER; PLACE A CAP ON REAR BRAKE STOP BOLT; AND REPLACE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES WITH NEWER SWITCH.
Notes
SYSTEM: FRONT/REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.
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