NHTSA Complaint #10249679 — 2005 BMW X5

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10249679
Vehicle	2005 BMW X5
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	September 24, 2008
Date Filed	November 24, 2008
Mileage	68,383 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE LAMP SHORTED AND THE WIRES WERE BURNED. THE LAMP WAS REPLACED AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $600. SHORTLY AFTER THE REPAIR, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE LAMP FAILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,383 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,550. UPDATED 12/30/08 *CN UPDATED 12/30/08

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