Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V048000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 09/11/1999 to 10/28/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 17700 | 05/15/2000 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 02/17/2000 | 02/28/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this happens, the brake lamps either will not operate or will be continuously illuminated, regardless of brake pedal position. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the existing brake lamp switch with an improved switch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began may 15, 2000.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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm | 04/27/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 1 | 11/15/2003 | |
| Dt: recall 00v048000, consumers vehicle not included in the recall due to vin although it dealt with the same problem. consumer filed the following complaint recall campaign 00v048000 concerning brake lamp. consumer complained of a brake lamp problem. when applying the brakes, the brake light in the interior of the vehicle illuminated, but only the rear right lamp illuminated when the brakes were applied. owner contacted the manufacturer. however, this vehicle was not included in the current recall. also, warranty expired. consumer contacted federal trade commission( ftc) and complaining of not getting any satisfaction from the manufacturer . consumer wanted her vehicle to be included in this recall.*ak | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 36180 | 1 | |
| Recall campaign 00v048000 concerning brake lamp. consumer complained of a brake lamp problem. when applying the brakes, the brake light in the interior of the vehicle illuminated, but only the rear right lamp illuminated when the brakes were applied. owner contacted the manufacturer. however, this vehicle was not included in the current recall due to vin. also, warranty expired. *ak *jb *nm | |||