BMW 550I 2010: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V407000

Make Model Year
BMW 550I 2010
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-01-02 2013-09-11 2013-09-13

Production Dates: 2007-03-01 - 2009-12-31

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 134100

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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".

Consequence

Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.