NHTSA Complaint #11551221 — 2008 BMW 550I

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11551221
Vehicle	2008 BMW 550I
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	October 16, 2023
Date Filed	October 22, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

The daytime running lights aka Angel Eyes wiring is sub-standard. The plastic coating on the wires for the daytime running lights/Angel Eyes has melted away exposing bare wiring that has fused causing the lights to malfunction and not work. I believe the manufacturer is aware of this sub-standard issue and needs to provide a suitable fix or replacement for the sub-standard wiring of their product.

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