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Recall campaign86V151000

Recall 86V151000: 1986–1987 BMW 635 and 5 other models

Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
Report received
Nov 10, 1986
Manufacturer
Bayerische motoren werke
Potentially affected
97,300vehicles
Model years
1986–1987

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Brake light switch could overheat, eventually leading to melting of plastic internal parts in area of electrical contacts.

Possible consequence

Consequence of defect: switch plunger could jam, rendering brake lights either inoperative or continuously illiminated, regardless of brake pedal operation.

Remedy

Replace brake light switch with revised switch with increased electrical load capacity.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.