BMW Recalls 2014-2019 M6 Gran Coupe for Loose Third Brake Light
BMW is recalling 2014-2019 M6 Gran Coupe vehicles because the third brake light may detach, creating a road hazard and reducing visibility for following traffic.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a component may detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2014-2019 M6 Gran Coupe vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the third brake light may become loose and potentially detach from the vehicle.
If the third brake light detaches, it will no longer provide the required lighting to following traffic. Additionally, the detached light may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on April 17, 2020.
Dealers will inspect the third brake light and properly secure it with new fasteners. If the light has already detached and is damaged, it will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW M6
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Lighting
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 2,728
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- M6
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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