2008 Bmw 535i | 2009 Bmw 550i | 2010 Bmw 535i | 2009 Bmw 535i | 2010 Bmw 528i | 2008 Bmw 528i | 2009 Bmw 528i | 2010 Bmw M5 | 2009 Bmw M5 | 2008 Bmw M5 | 2010 Bmw 550i | 2008 Bmw 550i — Exterior lighting: tail lights
Published September 13, 2013 · Recall initiated: September 11, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V407000, published September 13, 2013 and initiated September 11, 2013. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2008 Bmw 535i | 2009 Bmw 550i | 2010 Bmw 535i | 2009 Bmw 535i | 2010 Bmw 528i | 2008 Bmw 528i | 2009 Bmw 528i | 2010 Bmw M5 | 2009 Bmw M5 | 2008 Bmw M5 | 2010 Bmw 550i | 2008 Bmw 550i — Exterior lighting: tail lights.
What's the hazard
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).
What to do
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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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 535I
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2008 BMW 535I | 2009 BMW 550I | 2010 BMW 535I | 2009 BMW 535I | 2010 BMW 528I | 2008 BMW 528I | 2009 BMW 528I | 2010 BMW M5 | 2009 BMW M5 | 2008 BMW M5 | 2010 BMW 550I | 2008 BMW 550I
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2008 Bmw 535i | 2009 Bmw 550i | 2010 Bmw 535i | 2009 Bmw 535i | 2010 Bmw 528i | 2008 Bmw 528i | 2009 Bmw 528i | 2010 Bmw M5 | 2009 Bmw M5 | 2008 Bmw M5 | 2010 Bmw 550i | 2008 Bmw 550i — Exterior lighting: tail lights recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V407000 on September 13, 2013. Reported hazard: 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).
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: 535I.