Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
What Happened
The brake lamp switch in your vehicle controls the brake lights when you press the brake pedal. It's a safety switch that could fail and get stuck in the 'off' or 'on' position.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your brake lights might not turn on when you press the pedal, or they could stay on all the time, even when your foot is off the brake. This could be a safety issue, especially at night or in low-light conditions.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the brake lamp switch and replace it with a new one if necessary – and the repair is free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS EITHER WILL NOT OPERATE OR WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL POSITION.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE EXISTING BRAKE LAMP SWITCH WITH AN IMPROVED SWITCH.
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