Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The connection between your taillights and the electrical system in your 528i, 535i, 550i, or M5 is a small part that could get damaged over time. This can cause your turn signals, brake lights, or reverse lights to not work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If your taillights don't work correctly, other drivers may not see you when you're braking, turning, or reversing. This could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the part that connects your taillights to the electrical system, and this repair is free. You should schedule this as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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).
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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