2008-2010 BMW 528I, BMW 535I and others recall: tail lights
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on September 11, 2013. It covers about 134,100 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 134,100
- reported
- Sep 11, 2013
- owners notified
- Jan 2, 2014
- related complaints
- 66
Exterior lighting: tail lights
- What is wrong
- 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).
- Risk
- 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 [email protected].
Recall number 13V407000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 66 complaints about lights problems.
Questions about recall 13V407000
Is there a recall on the 2008-2010 BMW 528I, BMW 535I and others tail lights?
Yes. Recall 13V407000, reported on September 11, 2013, covers about 134,100 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V407000?
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 [email protected].
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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