Recall 11V438000: Loss Of Rear Lamp Functions

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

BMW/325I 2002-2005

BMW/325XI 2002-2005

BMW/330I 2002-2005

BMW/330XI 2002-2005

MANUFACTURER: BMW of North America, LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: August 25, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V438000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: 2 Investigations found, PE09036, EA09019

COMPONENT: Exterior Lighting: Tail Lights

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 241,000

SUMMARY:
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.

CONSEQUENCE:
Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions. This could cause a vehicle crash without warning.

REMEDY:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during October 2011. 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.