Issue ID | 821949 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10360272 |
Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | Z3 |
Model Year | 2000 |
File date | 25/08/09 |
Component | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2000 bmw z3. While the contact was driving approximately 2 mph into an intersection, unexpectedly an opposing vehicle crashed into the front driver side door. The air bags failed to deploy upon impact. The contact sustained severe injuries consisting of a broken collar bone, eight broken ribs and punctured lungs. The contact was transported to the hospital by ambulance. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to a collision facility. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. The vin was unavailable. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SUN LAKES, AZ |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
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Date of purchase | 03/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 2 |
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