NHTSA Complaint #10283676 — 2001 BMW 325I ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10283676
Vehicle	2001 BMW 325I
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 19, 2009
Date Filed	September 11, 2009
Mileage	101,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

THE CONNECTORS ON THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS ARE DEFECTIVE THEY ARE BURNT AND SHORTED AND WIRE IS BURNT. IN SAME LOCATION. I HAVE TO REPLACE THE CONNECTOR, THE BURNT WIRE, AND THE TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY ON BOTH SIDES. ITS THE SAME WIRE (BROWN #4 I BELIEVE). *TR

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