NHTSA Complaint #10498383 — 2003 BMW 3 SERIES EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10498383
Vehicle	2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	January 2, 2012
Date Filed	February 16, 2013
Mileage	70,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

OEM PROJECTOR HEADLIGHTS BURNT BEHIND PROJECTOR CAUSING VERY DIM LIGHTS. *TR

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