2.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
78,000 miles

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problem #1

Feb 102010

740

  • 78,000 miles
The contact has a 2000 BMW 740I. The contact stated that the vehicle's brake lights stay on all the time. This vehicle has a recall campaign number 00V048000. The recall states that if the switch does not have a white stripe on it then it needs to be replaced. The contact feels the vehicle needs the repair because the vehicle does not have the white stripe. The dealer states that since the vehicle was not manufactured between September 1, 1999 and October 28, 1999, that the vehicle will not be covered. The contact feels this is a safety issue. The failure mileage was 78000 and the current mileage was 78800.

- Alexandria, VA, USA