BMW 528I, 535I, 550I and others: Tail lights

Date

Sept. 11, 2013

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW 528I (2008, 2009, 2010); BMW 535I (2008, 2009, 2010); BMW 550I (2008, 2009, 2010); BMW M5 (2008, 2009, 2010)

Component

Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights

Description of the defect

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).

Potentially affected

134100

What can happen

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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

Jan. 2, 2014

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

13V407000

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.