NHTSA Complaint #10734073 — 2004 BMW X3 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10734073
Vehicle	2004 BMW X3
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	July 14, 2015
Date Filed	July 14, 2015
Mileage	131,907 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

THE LAMPS IN THE REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY DO NOT WORK. THE CONNECTION IS CORRODED. SIMILAR ITEM WAS UNDER A RECALL FOR 2002-05 3 SERIES SEDANS (BMW RECALL CAMPAIGN 11V-438) AND THIS X3 SHARES MANY COMPONENTS WITH THE SEDAN. THE LIGHTING ASSEMBLY/CONNECTOR IS SUSPECTED TO BE ONE OF THEM.

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