Component Description
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
BMW of North America, LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20070301
End Date Of Manufacturing
20091231
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
134100
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20140102
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
BMW of North America, LLC
Report Received Date
20130911
Record Creation Date
20130913
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 passenger cars manufactured from March 1, 2007, through December 31, 2009. Over time, increased resistance at the taillight electrical contact points may cause damage to the ground terminal and housing of the connector resulting in an intermittent or permanent loss of functionality of one or more rear lamp functions (tail, brake, turn-signal, reverse).
Consequence Summary
Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lamp bulb carriers free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Recall Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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Body Class
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Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Manufacturer
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