NHTSA Recall 13V407000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V407000; Date: Sep. 11, 2013
Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 BMW 528I; 2009 BMW 528I; 2010 BMW 528I; 2008 BMW 535I; 2009 BMW 535I; 2010 BMW 535I; 2008 BMW 550I; 2009 BMW 550I; 2010 BMW 550I; 2008 BMW M5; 2009 BMW M5; 2010 BMW M5
Component: Exterior Lighting:tail Lights
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 134,100
Recall 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).
How to Fix:
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 customerrelations@bmwusa. Com.
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 2, 2014
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