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Brake lights: switchRecall 88V-192 · 1985–1989 BMW R Series

BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recall 88V-192 covers 6,212 1985–1989 BMW R Series for a brake lights: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on December 13, 1988.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected6,2121 model
ReportedDec 13, 1988Owners notified Apr 25, 1989
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 88V192000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

PLASTIC PIN AND/OR ADJUSTABLE STOP BOLT WHICH ACTIVATE FRONT/REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES COULD CAUSE SWITCH FAILURE.

The risk

BRAKE LIGHT WOULD NOT FUNCTION; THUS, A CRASH INVOLVINGANOTHER VEHICLE COULD OCCUR.

What to do

The fix

MODIFY FRONT HAND BRAKE LEVER; PLACE A CAP ON REAR BRAKE STOP BOLT; AND REPLACE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES WITH NEWER SWITCH.

SYSTEM: FRONT/REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

BMW R Series1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989

Built from July 1, 1984 to November 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. REAR BRAKE LIGHTSEA88037 · closed Mar 9, 1989
    NHTSA