1986 BMW 524
1 recalls, 0 complaints - 2 TSBs
86V151000 Nov 10, 1986
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COULD OVERHEAT, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO MELTING OF PLASTIC INTERNAL PARTS IN AREA OF ELECTRICAL CONTACTS.
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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1986 BMW 524
2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, BMW 524
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE89090
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Jun 26, 1989
HEADREST FAILURE
SUMMARY: THE INABILITY TO PROPERLY PSITION THE HEADREST MAY RESULT IN ANINCREASE IN THE FREQUENCY AND SEVERITY OF NECK INJURY IN REAR END ANDOTHER COLLISIONS.===
BMW 524 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW 524 across all model years (1986, 1987).
2
Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
BMW 524 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1986 (current) | 1 | 0 |