BMW over time, resistance in the electrical contacts may cause one or more rear lamp functions (tail light, brake light, AND/OR TURN-SIGNAL), within the VEHICLE'S body panel, to stop working.
The short version
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC reported a problem with the exterior lighting turn signal. Here is what owners need to know.
OVER TIME, RESISTANCE IN THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS MAY CAUSE ONE OR MORE REAR LAMP FUNCTIONS (TAIL LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, AND/OR TURN-SIGNAL), WITHIN THE VEHICLE'S BODY PANEL, TO STOP WORKING.
INTERMITTENT LIGHT OPERATION REDUCES THE ABILITY TO WARN OTHER MOTORISTS OF THE DRIVER'S INTENTIONS. THIS COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 11V-438.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2002–2005 | BMW 325i |
| 2002–2005 | BMW 325xi |
| 2002–2005 | BMW 330i |
| 2002–2005 | BMW 330xi |
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