Lemon Law News – BMW Issues Recall for Bad Tail lights
BMW of North America recalled a handful of vehicles after discovering a taillight assembly problem.
The manufacturer sent the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on June 14, 2017 a safety recall report concerning 91 2013-2015 BMW 740i, 2013-2015 BMW 740Li, 2013-2015 BMW 740 Lxi, 2013-2015 BMW 750i, 2013-2015 BMW 750xi, 2013-2015 BMW 750Li, and 2013-2015 BMW 750Lxi vehicles. Additionally, a single 2014 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 vehicle had the same problem and is included in the recall.
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The report states certainly left rear lamp assemblies incorrectly entered the American market as replacement parts and may not include a reflex reflector. Reflex reflectors don’t generate light, but reflect light back toward its source. They are regulated as automotive lighting devices, making a vehicle conspicuous even when their lights are off. Therefore, as vehicles underwent lamp service or replacement had their lamps replaced with defective ones.
Diminished reflectivity could make vehicles less conspicuous to approaching drivers.
BMW said they learned in March 2017 certain replacement/service part left rear lamp assemblies may not contain reflex reflectors. They examined parts inventories, sales and service documentation and determined how many vehicles were affected. The company decided on June 7, 2017 to conduct a voluntary recall.
The company identified Magneti Marelli of Poland as the faulty parts’ manufacturer.
BMW will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any incorrect left rear taillight assemblies, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 7, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. BMW owners can also visit the NHTSA’s website and enter their VIN to see if their vehicle is included in any recalls.
Your vehicle’s manufacturer is legally required to fix any recalled problems for free. If the dealership refuses to fix the part or tries to charge you for the repair, contact the manufacturer immediately. The Highway Safety Act of 1970, which created the NHTSA, requires car manufacturers to pay for the recall and replacement of a defective part.
If the manufacturer fails to repair, replace, repurchase, or provide your recalled vehicle’s loss value, they are violating the warranty and a lawyer may be able to help you.
Lemon law attorneys help their clients by dealing directly with the manufacturer on the clients’ behalf, working to promptly resolve the issue and get their clients back on the road. Thanks to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, attorneys can seek their fees directly from the manufacturer, meaning a client can obtain legal counsel without having to pay attorneys’ fees directly out of pocket.
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