NHTSA Complaint #11509134 — 2016 MINI COOPER

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11509134
Vehicle	2016 MINI COOPER
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	February 17, 2023
Date Filed	February 25, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

Tail light assembly including brake light and turn signal failed due to burnt electrical socket and connector. This is caused by a faulty grounding point that is very clearly a manufacturing issue but wasn't considered as a recall for some odd reason. This issue is prominent in several BMW 3,4, and 5 series models

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