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2011 BMW 1 SERIES Visibility Defroster Defogger System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	807022
Internal NHTSA #	10347499
Manufacurer	BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Brand	BMW
Model	1 SERIES
Model Year	2011
File date	15/07/10
Component	VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The radio display in the car has its polarizing filter off-set so that when wearing polarized glasses you cannot see the display. When required to wear prescription glasses this is a distraction and a safety hazard as you have to remove the glasses to see the radio display. This is experienced in the 335i, which does not appear in your pull down list on the following pages the climate control system has its polarized filter correctly positioned. Only occurs in the car when you do not have the 'i'drive option.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	25
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SIMI VALLEY`, CA
VIN pattern	WBAPM5G56BNXXXXXX
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	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	0
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2011 BMW 1 SERIES Visibility Defroster Defogger System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 BMW 1 SERIES Visibility Defroster Defogger System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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