BMW 325I, 325XI, 330I and others: Brake lights

Date

Aug. 26, 2011

Filed by

BMW Of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW 325I (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005); BMW 325XI (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005); BMW 330I (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005); BMW 330XI (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005)

Component

Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights; Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights; Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal

Description of the defect

BMW is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325I, 325XI, 330I, And 330XI Vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2001, through March 1, 2005. Over Time, resistance in The electrical contacts May cause One or more rear lamp functions (Tail Light, Brake Light, And/or turn-Signal), within The Vehicle's Body panel, to stop working.

Potentially affected

241000

What can happen

Intermittent Light operation reduces The Ability to Warn other motorists of The driver's intentions. This could cause a Vehicle crash without Warning.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, And dealers will repair The Vehicles Free of Charge. The Safety recall began on February 15, 2012. Owners May contact BMW customer relations And Services at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall notes

Owners May also contact The National Highway traffic Safety administration's Vehicle Safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=HTTP://WWW.safercar.gov>HTTP://WWW.safercar.gov</a> .

Owner notification date

Feb. 15, 2012

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

ODI

Recall number

11V438000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.