What NHTSA investigated
Odi has received complaints from consumers stating that their tail light assembly is not properly illuminating.the tail light assembly consists of a turn signal lamp, a tail lamp and a brake lamp.the complainants have indicated that the issue is with an 8 pin connector and associated ground wiring.these components are allegedly overheating and melting due to excessive electrical current that runs through the system.bmw issued a technical service bulletin (tsb) SIB-630306 on february 2007 to address the condition by adding supplementary ground wiring to the tail lamp assembly.odi is upgrading to an ea to further investigate the issue.
The recall that followed
Vehicles covered
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 318I | 2003 |
| BMW | 325 | 2002 |
| BMW | 325I | 2002–2005 |
| BMW | 325XI | 2002–2005 |
| BMW | 328XI | 2005 |
| BMW | 330I | 2002–2005 |
| BMW | 330XI | 2002–2005 |
| BMW | 335XI | 2005 |
| BMW | 3 SERIES | 2002–2005 |
| BMW | E46 | 2002–2005 |
| BMW | M3 | 2002–2005 |
Source
From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.