BMW 740LXI 2014: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V379000

Make Model Year
BMW 740LXI 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-08-11 2017-06-14 2017-06-15

Production Dates: 2012-07-16 - 2015-05-08

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 92

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

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."

Consequence

Vehicles with the incorrect left rear lamp assemblies may be less conspicuous to other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.