Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V152000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 07/01/2009 to 01/25/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 735 | 05/31/2010 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 04/15/2010 | 04/15/2010 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2010 x5 m sav vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment, these vehicle's were equipped with side marker lamps, but not the power supply cables leading to the lamps. as a result, the side marker lamps do not illuminate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Bmw will install power supply cables for the front side marker lamps. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during may 2010. owners may contact bmw at 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-63-05-09 | 06/01/2010 | 10036978 | Bmw: the led trailer lights flicker while being towed. | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-63-05-09 | 06/01/2010 | 10036978 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| SIB-63-10-09 | 03/01/2011 | 10040177 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
| SIB-63-10-09 | 03/01/2011 | 10040177 | Bmw: the brake light fails and the bulb holder is deformed due to high temperatures and the composition of the holder. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| SIB-63-05-11 | 09/01/2011 | 10042704 | Bmw: on certain vehicles, the xenon headlamp often have no trouble found when returned and tested thru warranty parts system. the root cause is not possible to be identify. *pe | 01/06/2012 | |
| SIB-63-01-11 | 03/01/2011 | 10040175 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
| SIB-63-01-11 | 03/01/2011 | 10040175 | Bmw: check control message is displayed with a stored trouble code related to headlights. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||||
| SIB-66-09-10 | 09/01/2010 | 10037077 | Bmw: after starting the vehicle there is a check control message that says the high beam assist faulty. the funciton cannot be activated until after driving for 5 minutes. *rm | 05/04/2011 | |
| SIB-66-09-10 | 09/01/2010 | 10037077 | Ready | 05/04/2011 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||||
| SIB-63-11-10 | 04/01/2011 | 10040048 | Ready | 08/15/2011 | |
| SIB-63-11-10 | 04/01/2011 | 10040048 | Bmw: water leaks into the tailgate lamp causing corrosion and can lead to electrical failure of the lamp. there will also be a warning light in the instrument cluster. e70. *rm | 08/15/2011 | |