BMW K100 1996: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
| Make : BMW | Model : K100 | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 1996-02-12 - 1996-03-09 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V056000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1996-05-13 | Date Received by ODI: 1996-04-03 | Date Added to Database: 1996-04-18 |
| Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated | ||
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| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 617 | ||
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Summary:
THE WIRES THAT CORRESPOND TO THE VEHICLE'S REAR TURN SIGNALS WERE REVERSED WHEN INSTALLED IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE THE REAR TURN SIGNALS TO FLASH OPPOSITE FROM THE DIRECTION INTENDED BY THE DRIVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: LIGHTING; SWITCH; TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. 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 KENWORTH AT 1-206-828-5418. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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