Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's taillights are held in place by brackets that might be damaged from contamination. This could cause the lights to come loose or fall off.
Risk if Unfixed
If a taillight falls off, it could stop working, making it harder for other drivers to see you. It could even become a hazard on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will secure the taillights properly, ensuring they stay in place, and this service is free of charge. You'll get a notification with a specific date to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. Contaminated hardware may cause the attachment brackets of the taillight housings to crack, causing the lights to loosen or possibly detach from the vehicle.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If a taillight detaches from the vehicle, it would no longer provide the required lighting to following traffic, or it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the taillights, free of charge. The recall began March 28, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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