BMW has recalled over 134,000 5-series luxury sedans, model years between 2008 through 2010, due to a potential problem with the taillights.
BMW, one of the ten largest car maker's in the world, has issued a safety recall of more than 134,000 5-series luxury sedans due to an electrical fault that may lead to taillight failure. The recall includes 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 cars from 2008 through 2010 model years.
The recall was announced Friday on the National Highway Traffic Administration website after the problem with the taillight was identified by the German car maker. The NHTSA says that an increased electrical resistance can cause damage to the taillight connections. The affected cars can lose tail, brake-turn signal or back up lights, which increases the risk of a crash because the vehicles behind will not get a warning if the car is making a stop or a turn. The fault can turn into a major risk factor during nights on highways.
However, BMW has not been notified of any crashes or injuries related to the problem. The drivers of the cars made from March 1, 2007 to Dec. 31, 2009 get a visual and audio warning if the problem occurs, according to the BMW documents filed with NHTSA.
Owners of the affected cars will be contacted via first class mail starting next month and the nearest dealerships will have the problem fixed at no cost.
In Augusts 2011, BMW recalled 241,000 3-series cars due to a similar problem with rear light connections.
