2000 BMW 540IT Recall

Campaign:: 00V048000 on 02/27/2000
Component:: Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Manufactured:: 09/10/1999 - 10/27/1999
Affected:: 17,700
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: If this happens, the brake lamps either will not operate or will be continuously illuminated, regardless of brake pedal position.
Correction:: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the existing brake lamp switch with an improved switch.
Notes:: Owner notification began may 15, 2000.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 bmw at 1-800-831-1117.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2000 BMW 540IT TSBs (3)

Bulletin:: SIB-16-02-09
Component:: 072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:: Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as wel
Bulletin:: SIB-32-04-07
Component:: 015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:: Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm
Bulletin:: SIB-63-02-01
Component:: 120000 exterior lighting
Summary:: Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm