1990-1995 BMW 325I, BMW 325IC and others recall: switch

Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on July 1, 1996. It covers about 180,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 180,000
reported: Jul 1, 1996
owners notified: Sep 30, 1996
related complaints: 23

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

What is wrong: The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing brake light switch with a newly designed switch.

Recall number 96V111000

Affected vehicles

BMW 325I 1992-1994 1992 1993 1994
BMW 325IC 1994 1994
BMW 325IS 1992-1994 1992 1993 1994
BMW 525I 1990-1994 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994
BMW 525IT 1992-1994 1992 1993 1994
BMW 530I 1994 1994
BMW 530IT 1994 1994
BMW 535I 1990-1992 1990 1991 1992
BMW 540I 1994 1994
BMW 735I 1990-1992 1990 1991 1992
BMW 735IL 1990-1992 1990 1991 1992
BMW 740I 1993-1994 1993 1994
BMW 740IL 1993-1994 1993 1994
BMW 750I 1990-1992 1990 1991 1992
BMW M3 1995 1995

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 23 complaints about lights problems.

1992 BMW 325I 1993 BMW 325I 1994 BMW 325I 1994 BMW 325IC 1992 BMW 325IS 1993 BMW 325IS 1994 BMW 325IS 1991 BMW 525I 1992 BMW 525I 1993 BMW 525I 1994 BMW 525I 1992 BMW 525IT

Questions about recall 96V111000

Is there a recall on the 1990-1995 BMW 325I, BMW 325IC and others switch?

Yes. Recall 96V111000, reported on July 1, 1996, covers about 180,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 96V111000?

Dealers will replace the existing brake light switch with a newly designed switch.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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