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Listed price$43.95 · $50.99
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E46 Sedan Rear-Lamp Ground Recall, Bulb Carriers & Lamp-Harness Diagnosis
E46 sedan produced 2001-09 through 2005-02 under NHTSA recall 11V-438; coupe, convertible, wagon and compact excluded from the recall scope
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E46Seller listing
Listed price$43.95 · $50.99
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View listing at Rmeuropean; opens in a new tabWhat you need to know
Use the VIN recall lookup and inspect the ground terminal/connector before buying lamps. The campaign document covers E46/4 sedans built 2001-09-01 through 2005-02-01; other E46 body styles are not silently included.
OEM numbers
Recall repair adds a ground connection at rear-lamp connectors X338/X339. Checked post-09/2001 sedan bulb carriers: left 63217165865 and right 63217165866checked lamp assemblies left 63216946533 and right 63216946534.Supersession
This is a recall-remedy guide, not a retail-part supersession. Retail lamp assemblies or bulb carriers do not replace the free VIN-based recall remedy.
Fitment
Use the VIN recall lookup and inspect the ground terminal/connector before buying lamps. The campaign document covers E46/4 sedans built 2001-09-01 through 2005-02-01; other E46 body styles are not silently included.
Aftermarket options
Dealer recall repair is the primary path. Genuine or OE bulb carriers and lamp assemblies are supplemental only when the carrier or lamp itself is damaged.
Before you buy
Check the VIN with BMW/NHTSA first. A lamp-warning message, melted connector or overheated ground terminal needs connector and wiring inspection; installing a retail carrier alone is not the federal recall remedy.
Research and fitment sources
Supersede reviewed 9 unique research sources for this guide. 3 also appear above as a seller or official action and are not repeated here; 6 additional citations follow.
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