NHTSA Complaint #10331632 — 2001 BMW 540I

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10331632
Vehicle	2001 BMW 540I
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	May 16, 2010
Date Filed	May 21, 2010
Mileage	98,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

3RD (HIGH) TAIL LIGHT BULB AND SOCKET OVERHEATS AND MELTS, RENDERING THE LIGHT INOPERABLE AND POSSIBLY CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD. *TR

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