NHTSA Complaint #10807367 — 2008 BMW 528I

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10807367
Vehicle	2008 BMW 528I
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 4, 2015
Date Filed	November 30, 2015
Mileage	120,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MS

Consumer Description

INSULATION COVERING HEADLIGHT WIRING CRACKS OFF LEAVING LARGE AMOUNTS OF BARE AREAS. THIS RESULTED IN ELECTRICAL SHORTS, DRAINING BATTERY, ERRATIC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BEHAVIOR, BLOWN HEADLIGHT BULBS, AND AN INTERMITTENT BURNING SMELL IN MY CAR.

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