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2008 BMW X5 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

fire · 1028670 · 2013-12-26

Vehicle

Make
BMW
Model
X5
Year
2008
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Miles at failure
52,200

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE LIGHT MALFUNCTIONED. THE BULB HOLDER HAD TURNED BLACK AND WAS SLIGHTLY MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT INSPECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,200.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10557295
Machine
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