NHTSA recall 10V152000
Exterior lighting
BMW X5
Reported Apr 15, 2010735 vehicles affectedBMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLCBuilt Jul 1, 2009 – Jan 25, 2010
The defect
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 remedy
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.