NHTSA Complaint #10846484 — 2001 BMW 330I

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10846484
Vehicle	2001 BMW 330I
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	March 13, 2016
Date Filed	March 14, 2016
Mileage	60,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

MY HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM DUE TO A A PLASTIC REFLECTOR IN THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING MANUFACTURED BY ZKW THAT BURNS OUT PREMATURELY. THIS CAUSES A VERY SERIOUS ROAD HAZARD AS VISIBILITY IS GREATLY DIMINISHED. I HAVE NEARLY STRUCK SEVER PEDESTRIANS, OTHER VEHICLES AND DARK OBJECTS AT NIGHT ON THE HIGHWAY SUCH AS LARGE TIRE DEBRIS.

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