NHTSA Complaint #10462866 — 2003 BMW 3 SERIES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10462866
Vehicle	2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	June 23, 2012
Date Filed	June 23, 2012
Mileage	110,304 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

THE PROJECTOR BOWLS ON THE ZKW HEADLIGHTS WERE BURNT OUT DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW. I SEE LOT OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE WITH THE SAME ISSUE. DRIVING IN NIGHT IS REALLY DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS. *TT

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