Bmw recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions. This could cause a vehicle crash without warning.
The 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.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw 325I 2002–2005
- Bmw 325Xi 2002–2005
- Bmw 330I 2002–2005
- Bmw 330Xi 2002–2005
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V438000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 26, 2011
- Owners notified
- Feb 15, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 241,000
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Sep 1, 2001 to Mar 1, 2005
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal; Exterior lighting › Brake lights; Exterior lighting › Tail lights
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 .
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- Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling Apr 4, 2019
- Bmw recall: Air bags Jun 11, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.