NHTSA Complaint #11330723 — 2007 BMW 550I EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11330723
Vehicle	2007 BMW 550I
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	June 25, 2020
Date Filed	June 25, 2020
Mileage	150,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

WIRING IN HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES SHORTS OUT BECAUSE OF DEGRADED DEFECTIVE WIRING INSULATION. HEADLIGHTS CAN IMMEDIATELY FAIL WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT FAILED. *TR

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