BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC recall 11V438
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Units affected
- 241,000
- Recall opened
- Feb 15, 2012
- Report date
- Aug 26, 2011
- Manufacturer campaign
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- Type
- Vehicle
Related investigation
NHTSA opened investigations that led to this recall.
Affected vehicles (4)
- BMW 325I2002–2005
- BMW 325XI2002–2005
- BMW 330I2002–2005
- BMW 330XI2002–2005
Component / system
Defect
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.
Risk / 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 BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
Source: NHTSA campaign 11V438000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.