NHTSA Complaint #11590941 — 2008 BMW 535XI EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11590941
Vehicle	2008 BMW 535XI
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	May 26, 2024
Date Filed	May 27, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SD

Consumer Description

the taillight, blinker and reverse light all went out and when I pulled the components out To check to see if the bulbs are burnt all of the bulbs are perfectly fine, but the aluminum pieces were sparking, and the whole component will not work

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