NHTSA Complaint #10396708 — 2003 BMW 330I EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10396708
Vehicle	2003 BMW 330I
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	April 1, 2011
Date Filed	April 18, 2011
Mileage	44,800 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 330I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE TAIL LIGHT SYMBOL ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE PLASTIC WHERE THE LIGHT BULB WAS LOCATED AND FOUND THAT THE PLASTIC WAS MELTED AND CORRODED DUE TO FAULTY WIRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND OFFERED THE CONTACT A DISCOUNT FOR THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT SINCE HIS VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,800.

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