NHTSA Complaint #10615181 — 2012 BMW X5 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10615181
Vehicle	2012 BMW X5
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	July 21, 2014
Date Filed	July 21, 2014
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

THE REAR READING LAMPS IN THE VEHICLE HAVE NO PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE HALOGEN BULBS AND ARE LOCATED RIGHT NEXT TO THE ON/OFF SWITCH MAKING IT FAR TO EASY FOR CHILDREN IN A MOVING VEHICLE TO ACCIDENTALLY TOUCH AN EXTREMELY HOT BULB. THEIR EITHER NEEDS TO BE A PROTECTIVE COVER OR THE BULBS NEED TO BE REPLACED WITH SOME LIKE AN LED THAT GENERATES FAR LESS HEAT. *TR

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