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NHTSA Campaign 13V407000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Sep 11, 2013 · 134,100 vehicles affected

What's 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).

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 [email protected].

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BMW 528I 2008 134,100
BMW 528I 2009 134,100
BMW 528I 2010 134,100
BMW 535I 2008 134,100
BMW 535I 2009 134,100
BMW 535I 2010 134,100
BMW 550I 2008 134,100
BMW 550I 2009 134,100
BMW 550I 2010 134,100
BMW M5 2008 134,100
BMW M5 2009 134,100
BMW M5 2010 134,100

Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V407000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.