NHTSA Complaint #11341318 — 2004 BMW 330I ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11341318
Vehicle	2004 BMW 330I
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 16, 2020
Date Filed	July 24, 2020
Mileage	145,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

THE INTERIOR WIRES OF THE BMW E46 HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAVE INSULATION MATERIAL THAT READILY BREAKS OFF OF THE WIRE, CAUSING THE BEAR WIRE CONDUCTOR TO BE VISIBLE. THIS RESULTS IN A FAILURE OF THE HEADLIGHTS AS THE WIRES CONDUCTORS ARE ALLOWED TO TOUCH. THIS IS ALSO A POSSIBLE SOURCE OF A VEHICLE FIRE.

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