NHTSA Complaint #760922 — 1991 BMW 850I
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 760922 |
| Vehicle | 1991 BMW 850I |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | OR |
Consumer Description
AFTER FAILURE, BMW TELLS YOU TO BUY NEW HEADLIGHT BUCKETS FOR $650 WITH NEW ADJUSTERS IN THEM, WHICH WILL FAIL AGAIN AFTER TWO TO FOUR YEARS, DEPENDING ON THE MILEAGE. AFTER FAILURE THE LIGHTS SHINE EXTREMLY LOW WITHOUT COVERING THE STREET IN FRONT OF YOU, RESULTING IN A REAL SAFETY HAZARD.
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