NHTSA Complaint #10541695 — 2007 BMW 530I

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10541695
Vehicle 2007 BMW 530I
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 76,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State FL

Consumer Description

THE HEADLIGHTS, DRIVING LIGHTS ARE ALL SHORTED OUT. THIS WAS A DANGEROUS SITUATION AS IT HAPPENED AT NIGHT. WHEN TAKEN TO MY MECHANIC, HE TOLD ME THAT IT IS A COMMON FAULT ON BMW'S. THAT THE WIRING FOR ALL THE LIGHTS IS MADE FROM RECYCLED PLASTIC AND WITH THE HEAT FROM OUTSIDE AND THE ENGINE THE INSULATION COMPLETELY DETERIORATES. HE SHOWED MY BARE WIRES EVERYWHERE AND IF YOU TOUCH THE INSULATION IT JUST CRUMBLES AWAY. HOW COULD A $55,000 CAR HAVE SUCH POOR WIRING THAT IS CAN CREATE A DANGEROUS AND POSSIBLY FATAL ACCIDENT. TO ME THERE SHOULD BE A COMPLETE RECALL OF AFFECTED VEHICLES.*JB

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