Issue ID | 921338 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10459277 |
Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | 323I |
Model Year | 1999 |
File date | 03/04/12 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 1999 bmw 323. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the driver side airbag and curtain air bag deployed erroneously. The contact was able to safely bring the vehicle to a stop. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer and the manufacturer stated that the air bags deployed due to gravel interfering with the system and the age of the vehicle. The dealer advised that certain issues were to be expected as the vehicle aged. The failure and the current mileages were 167,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 167000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MODESTO, CA |
VIN pattern | WBAAM3335XFXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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