NHTSA recall 10V-152 (10V152000)

exterior lighting recall reported April 15, 2010 - about 735 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 10V152000
Also written as: 10V-152
Reported: April 15, 2010
Vehicles affected: ~735
Component: exterior lighting

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 10V-152 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

BMW X5 - 2010

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