Bmw recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
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).
What could happen
Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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 [email protected].
Vehicles covered
- Bmw 528I 2008–2010
- Bmw 535I 2008–2010
- Bmw 550I 2008–2010
- Bmw M5 2008–2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V407000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 11, 2013
- Owners notified
- Jan 2, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 134,100
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 1, 2007 to Dec 31, 2009
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Tail lights
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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- Bmw recall: Power train Feb 2, 2017
- Bmw / Mini / Rolls-Royce recall: Air bags Dec 20, 2016
- Bmw recall: Air bags Nov 17, 2016
- Bmw recall: Fuel system, gasoline Oct 17, 2016
- Bmw recall: Child seat Oct 30, 2015
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.