2005 BMW 325XI RECALL - #11V438000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : TAIL LIGHTS
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2005 325I, 325XI, 330I, AND 330XI VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2001, THROUGH MARCH 1, 2005. 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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2005 BMW 325XI |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/2001 - 3/1/2005 |
| Recalled on |
8/26/2011 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
2/15/2012 |
| # Affected |
241,000 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS |
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| Description |
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2005 325I, 325XI, 330I, AND 330XI VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2001, THROUGH MARCH 1, 2005. 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. |
| Consequences |
INTERMITTENT LIGHT OPERATION REDUCES THE ABILITY TO WARN OTHER MOTORISTS OF THE DRIVER'S INTENTIONS. THIS COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
| Corrective action |
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417. |
| Notes |
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2005 BMW 325XI Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2005 BMW 325XI Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
2005 BMW 325XI Recall for AIR BAGS
2005 BMW 325XI Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2005 BMW 325XI Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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