NHTSA Complaint #10448805 — 2001 BMW 330CI

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10448805
Vehicle	2001 BMW 330CI
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	October 20, 2011
Date Filed	February 21, 2012
Mileage	92,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OR

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 330CIC. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE TAIL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE PROPERLY. THE CONTACTED STATED THAT THE TAIL LIGHT WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THE FAILURE WITH THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 96,000.

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