NHTSA Complaint #10881273 — 2008 BMW 550I

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10881273
Vehicle	2008 BMW 550I
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	June 28, 2016
Date Filed	June 28, 2016
Mileage	125,312 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

I HAD A PARKING LIGHT GO BAD AND WHILE I WAS REPLACING IT I NOTICED THAT THE WIRING INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY IS NO LONGER INSULATED. THE INSULATION HAS BECOME BRITTLE AND IS FLAKING OFF. I REMOVED THE COVER FOR THE OTHER HEADLIGHT AND THE SAME THING HAS HAPPENED TO THAT LIGHT. IT WOULD SEEM THAT THESE BARE WIRES COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.

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