NHTSA Complaint #10468369 — 2008 BMW 528I

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10468369
Vehicle	2008 BMW 528I
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	June 20, 2012
Date Filed	July 30, 2012
Mileage	33,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

THE GROUNDING WIRE IN THE CONNECTOR TO THE TAIL LIGHT BULB HOLDER MELTED AND MELTED PARTS OF THE CONNECTOR. THIS RESULTED IN NO SIGNAL, BRAKE AND RUNNING REAR LIGHTS. A RECALL HAS BEEN CALLED FOR BMW E46 3 SERIES FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM. THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXPANDED TO COVER THE 5 SERIES AS WELL. *TR

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