BMW M6 Gran Coupe Third Brake Light May Detach
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A detached brake light no longer provides the required lighting to traffic behind you, and it may become a hazard in the road, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 20V094000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Feb 19, 2020 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2018 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On some M6 Gran Coupe vehicles, the third brake light may become loose. If it comes loose enough, it can detach from the vehicle.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer, or call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
3. The inspection, securing, and any needed replacement is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 20V094000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
The bigger picture
- BMW Exterior Lighting Recalls Cover Headlight Failures and Loose Lamps · all 10 BMW recalls in this area
Official notice
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2019 M6 Gran Coupe vehicles. The third brake light may become loose, possibly allowing the light to detach from the vehicle.
- Safety risk
- If the third brake light detaches from the vehicle, it would no longer provide the required lighting to following traffic, or it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third brake light and properly secure it with new fasteners. If the third brake light detached from the vehicle and is damaged, it will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.