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BMW 750LI Recall 17V379: Wrong Left Taillight Can Make Car Harder to See

NHTSA campaign 17V379, reported June 14, 2017, 92 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some BMW 7 Series vehicles from 2013 to 2014 may have received an incorrect replacement left rear taillight assembly. The part does not meet federal lighting requirements, so the left rear light may be less noticeable to other drivers.

A taillight that is harder to see can make it more difficult for drivers behind you to notice your vehicle, which may increase the risk of a crash. BMW will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any incorrect left rear taillight assembly at no cost to you.

You can check whether your vehicle is included by entering your VIN on the NHTSA recall website or by contacting BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V379BMW of North America, LLC
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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."
Risk
Vehicles with the incorrect left rear lamp assemblies may be less conspicuous to other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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

BMW 740i201320142015
BMW 740LI201320142015
BMW 740LXI201320142015
BMW 750i201320142015
BMW 750LI201320142015
BMW 750LXI201320142015
BMW 750xi201320142015
BMW Active Hybrid 72014