Defect Description For Recall
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).
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
550I
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
13V407000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
Effect Of Defect
Intermittent Light Operation Reduces The Ability To Warn Other Motorists Of The Driver’S Intentions, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20070301
End Of Manufacture
20091231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
134100
Date Owners Notified
20140102
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20130911