2010 BMW X5 recall: lights
⚠️ What's wrong
BMW is recalling certain model year 2010 X5 m sav vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment," these vehicle's were equipped with side marker lamps, but not the power supply cables leading to the lamps. As a result, the side marker lamps do not illuminate.
💥 The risk
These vehicles do not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 108.
🔧 The fix
BMW will install power supply cables for the front side marker lamps. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during may 2010. Owners may contact BMW at 800-525-7417.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V152000
- Manufacturer
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 735
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Owner phone
- 1-800-525-7417
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 31, 2010
- Built
- Jul 1, 2009 – Jan 25, 2010
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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 .