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Search Results   Report Date : February 9, 2010 at 07:32 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 96V111000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      BMW / 325I     1992-1994      BMW / 325IC     1994      BMW / 325IS     1992-1994      BMW / 525I     1990-1994      BMW / 525IT     1992-1994      BMW / 530I     1994      BMW / 530IT     1994      BMW / 535I     1990-1992      BMW / 540I     1994      BMW / 735I     1990-1992      BMW / 735IL     1990-1992      BMW / 740I     1993-1994      BMW / 740IL     1993-1994      BMW / 750I     1990-1992      BMW / M3     1995 Manufacturer: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE Mfr's Report Date: JUN 24, 1996 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V111000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT Potential Number of Units Affected: 180000 Summary: THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE SWITCH TO REMAIN IN THE "BRAKE LIGHTS OFF" POSITION OR IN THE "BRAKE LIGHTS ON" POSITION. Consequence: 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. 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. Check to Request Research. Submit below.