03-04-2020, 09:51 AM | #1 |
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GC Brake light recall
Apparently certain models have an open recall:
RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 20V-094 STATUS Remedy Unavailable ISSUED Feb 19, 2020 LAST UPDATED Mar 04, 2020 Description Of Problem The Third Brake Lamp May Become Loose. Safety Risk Over Time, The Lamp Could Detach Which Could Become A Road Hazard For Other Drivers And Increase The Risk Of A Crash. Description Of Repair The Third Brake Lamp Will Be Secured With New Fasteners For Free Which Should Take Approximately One Hour.
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03-04-2020, 12:43 PM | #2 |
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I saw here on another post recently that someone had their third brake light fly off on the freeway and was asking if anyone had a link to where to get a replacement part. That's crazy.
Oh, and mine's affected as well. Best get it booked in then. Last edited by plm; 03-04-2020 at 12:49 PM.. |
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03-04-2020, 01:18 PM | #4 |
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Call your VIN into your local dealership service department
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03-04-2020, 02:11 PM | #5 |
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Or type your VIN into this page:
https://www.bmwusa.com/safety-and-emission-recalls.html |
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03-04-2020, 08:27 PM | #6 |
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Looks like it's only the GC models.
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/202...0V094-7207.pdf https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/202...0V094-3935.PDF One doc says 2014-2019 and the other mentions 2016-2019. Couldn't locate the relevant SIB. |
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Both docs say 2014-19
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03-05-2020, 09:46 AM | #8 |
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Yeah, I was looking at my coupe and wondering how that could be defective until I read the docs. In the second link, on page two under chronology it says 2016-2019, but conflicts with the previous portion of the document.
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Bought mine a week ahead of the recall as mine went flying off the window, struck the rear of the car pretty hard a few time and leapt to its death. Cost me 600 bux with expedited shipping. My son and I did the install in less than an hour.
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03-06-2020, 12:24 PM | #12 |
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You should go after BMW for reimbursement, plus you'll also want to do the recall when they get the new kits ready as they're going to be improving the fixing method so it can't happen again.
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I am going to go to the dealership tomorrow to at a minimum get my money refunded. In the US the TREAD ACT covers owners for such situations and I was told this by BMW USA so I am pretty sure I'll be made whole there. I did have some paint scuffing on the trunk so I am going to see if they can do anything for the blemish.
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03-07-2020, 08:14 AM | #14 |
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Are owners that fall into the build date range checking their 3rd brake light to see if it is loose?
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You can get the plastic cover off the rear center headliner very easily. Remove that and the gently pull the ribbon cable from the module. Unbolt the module and check those two nuts. Then run your finger between the headliner and the roof to feel for the remaining nuts. You will feel a circular cutout for each bolt hole. I wouldn't attempt to pull the aux brake light out because it can be a real pain in the Auxhole to get the rubber trim properly back into place.
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3rd brake light recall
My car was one that needed the fix.Took it to my local, dealership who sorted it out. No dramas
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MelbourneFinn Saw this was a recall in AU now too
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04-04-2020, 06:29 PM | #22 |
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Got mine done today. Was in and out of the dealer in under an hour, and that also included them doing a couple of other minor things for me, so it's a pretty straightforward fix.
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