BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles
— Recall Campaign #19V074000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. Contaminated hardware may cause the attachment brackets of the taillight housings to crack, causing the lights to loosen or possibly detach from the vehicle.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 5,920 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
19V074000
| Manufacturer: | BMW of North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 30, 2019 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 19V074000 |
| Units affected: | 5,920 |
- Description:
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. Contaminated hardware may cause the attachment brackets of the taillight housings to crack, causing the lights to loosen or possibly detach from the vehicle.
- Consequeces:
- If a taillight detaches from the vehicle, it would no longer provide the required lighting to following traffic, or it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the taillights, free of charge. The recall began March 28, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.