| Issue ID | 901024 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10443262 |
| Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 325I |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 09/07/11 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw 325i. The contact was driving 30 mph when he smelled a burning odor. The contact was advised by another driver that the exterior tail lights had failed. The contact then disconnected the wires for the tail lights. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated they have to replace the complete wiring harness at the owners expense of $1,300. The vehicle was then taken to a local mechanic who repaired the tail lights. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 130,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LANDING , NJ |
| VIN pattern | WBAEV33432KXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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