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2004 BMW 325I Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	729516
Internal NHTSA #	10275613
Manufacurer	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Brand	BMW
Model	325I
Model Year	2004
File date	15/06/09
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I have a 2004 bmw 325i. The rear indicator warning light came on telling me the light was out. The light was not out. I had to get a state inspection as i live in virginia. The dealer would not pass my car due to the dashboard indicator being on. The estimate was $367. I declined the work and tried to find out what was wrong on my own. I discovered you all started an investigation on 4/9/09 on this issue. I also found internal documents from bmw on the web describing the "defect". They don't have enough grounding wires and it causes melting and corrosion. This is dangerous. They know about the problem and are ripping of the public for roughly $350 to $400 a tail light to fix the defect. They don't even have a part number for the extra ground wire. The say in their document to purchase "brown wire" from a local source and charge $1 to $2 for it. I have looked inside my tail light and it is melting in spots. I am worried about a fire and feel that bmw should pay for the repairs. They have admitted a defect. It should be recalled. Here is the document http://www. Bmwtis. Com/tsb/bulletins/bulletin_graphic_temp/b630306g. Htm.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	47
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	RADFORD, VA
VIN pattern	WBAEV33434KXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2004 BMW 325I Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 BMW 325I Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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