Bmw recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2015 740i, 740Li, 740Lxi, 750i, 750xi, 750Li and 750Lxi and 2014 ActiveHybrid 7 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have received incorrect replacement left rear taillight assemblies. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What could happen
Vehicles with the incorrect left rear lamp assemblies may be less conspicuous to other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any incorrect left rear taillight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw 740I 2013–2015
- Bmw 740Li 2013–2015
- Bmw 740Lxi 2013–2015
- Bmw 750I 2013–2015
- Bmw 750Li 2013–2015
- Bmw 750Lxi 2013–2015
- Bmw 750Xi 2013–2015
- Bmw Active Hybrid 7 2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V379000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 14, 2017
- Owners notified
- Aug 11, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 92
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 16, 2012 to May 8, 2015
- Part
- Exterior lighting
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw recall: Engine Jul 3, 2019
- Bmw / Mini / Rolls-Royce recall: Engine and engine cooling Apr 18, 2018
- Bmw recall: Latches/locks/linkages May 18, 2017
- Bmw recall: Air bags Nov 12, 2013
- Bmw recall: Latches/locks/linkages Oct 17, 2012
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Oct 17, 2012
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.