Recall 17V379000: 2013–2015 BMW 740I, 2013–2015 BMW 740LI, 2013–2015 BMW 740LXI +5 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 14, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 92
- Models
- 8
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2015 740i, 740Li, 740Lxi, 750i, 750xi, 750Li and 750Lxi and 2014 ActiveHybrid 7 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have received incorrect replacement left rear taillight assemblies. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
Vehicles with the incorrect left rear lamp assemblies may be less conspicuous to other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any incorrect left rear taillight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2013 BMW 740I
- 2014 BMW 740I
- 2015 BMW 740I
- 2013 BMW 740LI
- 2014 BMW 740LI
- 2015 BMW 740LI
- 2013 BMW 740LXI
- 2014 BMW 740LXI
- 2015 BMW 740LXI
- 2013 BMW 750I
- 2014 BMW 750I
- 2015 BMW 750I
- 2013 BMW 750LI
- 2014 BMW 750LI
- 2015 BMW 750LI
- 2013 BMW 750LXI
- 2014 BMW 750LXI
- 2015 BMW 750LXI
- 2013 BMW 750XI
- 2014 BMW 750XI
- 2015 BMW 750XI
- 2014 BMW Active Hybrid 7
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V379000
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner letters
- Aug 11, 2017
- Components
- Exterior lighting (Lighting)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology