NHTSA Recall 11V438000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V438000; Date: Aug. 26, 2011
Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions. This could cause a vehicle crash without warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 BMW 325I; 2003 BMW 325I; 2004 BMW 325I; 2005 BMW 325I; 2002 BMW 325XI; 2003 BMW 325XI; 2004 BMW 325XI; 2005 BMW 325XI; 2002 BMW 330I; 2003 BMW 330I; 2004 BMW 330I; 2005 BMW 330I; 2002 BMW 330XI; 2003 BMW 330XI; 2004 BMW 330XI; 2005 BMW 330XI
Component: Exterior Lighting:tail Lights
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 241,000
Recall Summary:
BMW is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2001, through March 1, 2005. Over time, resistance in the electrical contacts may cause one or more rear lamp functions (tail light, brake light, and/or turn-signal), within the vehicle's body panel, to stop working.
How to Fix:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on February 15, 2012. Owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 15, 2012
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