| Issue ID | 1378279 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10985925 |
| Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 1 SERIES |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/05/17 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | "3rd brakelight" lens continues to break. I purchased the car in july of 2008 and will soon be on its 3rd lens. This is a bmw defect and is a very expensive part. I'm concerned about re-replacing this defective part over and over again and if i choose not to, others being able to see me when i apply the brakes! This has happened to numerous owners who i'm sure like me, have had no fault(like an accident) in the breakage. No specific date on when it breaks as it is probably cause by normal road vibrations. Light has broken due to normal driving a few occasions already. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FISHKILL, NY |
| VIN pattern | WBAUN13538VXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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