Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's tail light system may have a problem with the electrical connections, which could cause your brake lights, turn signals, or reverse lights to not work sometimes.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, it's harder for other drivers to see you, which increases the risk of a car accident.
Free Fix
BMW will fix this for free by replacing the part that holds the bulb in your rear taillights. They will contact you to schedule the repair and do it for no cost to you.
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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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