BMW 528I, 535I, 550I, M5 (2008-2010): Exterior lighting
Recall 13V407000 · Sep 11, 2013 · BMW of North America, LLC
134,100
vehicles affected
134,100
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V407000
- Date
- Sep 11, 2013
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 134,100
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Tail lights
- Model years
- 2008-2010
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 passenger cars manufactured from March 1, 2007, through December 31, 2009. Over time, increased resistance at the taillight electrical contact points may cause damage to the ground terminal and housing of the connector resulting in an intermittent or permanent loss of functionality of one or more rear lamp functions (tail, brake, turn-signal, reverse).
What can happen
Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lamp bulb carriers free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 12 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V407000?
4 models: BMW 528I (2008-2010), BMW 535I (2008-2010), BMW 550I (2008-2010) and 1 more, about 134,100 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V407000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lamp bulb carriers free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
What can happen?
Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.