Safety Recall NHTSA · 88V192000 Reported December 13, 1988

Lighting:switch:button:ring:brake lights

Bmw Of North America, Llc · Exterior Lighting · 6,212 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
88V192000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
6,212
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 13, 1988

Defect Summary

Plastic pin and/or adjustable stop bolt which activate front/rear brake light switches could cause switch failure.

Safety Consequence

Brake light would not function; thus, a crash involvinganother vehicle could occur.

Corrective Action

Modify front hand brake lever; place a cap on rear brake stop bolt; and replace front and rear brake light switches with newer switch.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 88V192000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 88V192000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 88V192000?

NHTSA recall 88V192000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on December 13, 1988. It addresses: Lighting:switch:button:ring:brake lights. The recall affects approximately 6,212 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 88V192000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.