| Issue ID | 891410 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10435033 |
| Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 330I |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/01/10 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 330i. While parked, the contact noticed that the tail light warning light was illuminated. The contact inspected the tail lights and noticed that the pin in the tail light assembly was corroded on the passenger and driver sides. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised that the tail light assembly would have to be rewired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting:tail lights) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 11/28/11 *bf the consumer stated the right side is still an issue, but intermittent. The left side in not working and unsafe to drive, when the left side turn signal is not working. The consumer stated it had to be re-wired. The consumer stated he believed the problem he experienced, is related to recall # 11v438000. Updated 03/05/12 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAMMAMISH, WA |
| VIN pattern | WBAEV53424KXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 01/01/09 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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