Issue ID | 750722 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10295030 |
Manufacurer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X5 |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 21/08/09 |
Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I own the 2002 bmw x2. I have run into the problem of the rear passenger (right-side) door unlock. It cannot be unlocked both from the outside and inside of the door. I did some research on the web sites. There is not a way to open the door. Dealer has to unbolt the whole door in order to get it out. The same problem can occur to any of the doors (or all) at the same time. Most people (including myself) are having concern about the safety of the passengers/drivers if the door cannot be opened from the inside in the case of emergency (such as the lexus' acceleration problem or fire/smoke) especially the kids cannot break the window's glass. Can the nhtsa ask bmw be responsible for making corrective action asap? Or bmw will wait to take action after enough people die from the bad design. I have not fixed my door (since bmw will charge thousands of dollars). And i have a 3 1/2 years old kid. I think that bmw needs to recall this neglected problem. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 93000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MILPITAS, CA |
VIN pattern | 5UXFA53582LXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 02/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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