NHTSA Complaint #11043012 — 2009 BMW 135I ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11043012
Vehicle	2009 BMW 135I
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 3, 2017
Date Filed	November 3, 2017
Mileage	70,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

WIRING INSIDE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY HAS INSUFFICIENTLY INSULATED WIRING. THE WIRE INSULATION IS FLAKING OFF DUE TO HEAT EXPOSURE FROM NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM. FIRE POTENTIAL. LIGHTS COULD STOP WORKING WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT.

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