PETERBILT 535 1987: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| Make : PETERBILT | Model : 535 | Year : 1987 |
| Build Dates : 1985-07-01 - 1986-09-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 86V151000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1987-03-20 | Date Received by ODI: 1986-11-10 | Date Added to Database: 1986-11-14 |
| Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC | ||
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| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 97300 | ||
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Summary:
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COULD OVERHEAT, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO MELTING OF PLASTIC INTERNAL PARTS IN AREA OF ELECTRICAL CONTACTS. |
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Consequence:
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SWITCH PLUNGER COULD JAM, RENDERING BRAKE LIGHTS EITHER INOPERATIVE OR CONTINUOUSLY ILLIMINATED, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WITH REVISED SWITCH WITH INCREASED ELECTRICAL LOAD CAPACITY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH HIGH BRAKE LIGHTS. |
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