Do you own one of these potential lemon BMW cars? If so, they aren't even going to start sending out notices to BMW owners until October 2011 so be careful until then.
Vehicle Make / Model: | | Model Year(s): | BMW 325I | | 2002-2005 | BMW 325XI | | 2002-2005 | BMW 330I | | 2002-2005 | BMW 330XI | | 2002-2005 | Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | Mfr's Report Date: AUG 25, 2011 | NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V438000 | PE09036,EA09019 NHTSA Action Number: 2 Investigations found (View) |
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Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS |
Potential Number of Units Affected: 241,000 |
Summary:
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. |
Consequence:
INTERMITTENT LIGHT OPERATION REDUCES THE ABILITY TO WARN OTHER MOTORISTS OF THE DRIVER'S INTENTIONS. THIS COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
Remedy:
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2011 |
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