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2004 BMW 3 SERIES Visibility Rearview Mirrors Devices Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	925154
Internal NHTSA #	10462104
Manufacurer	BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Brand	BMW
Model	3 SERIES
Model Year	2004
File date	01/06/11
Component	VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 3 series. The contact stated that the monochromatic coating on the rear view mirror was defective. As a result, the self dimming function had become inoperable and the reflection of the lights from other vehicles was extremely bright. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that it was a common failure and the mirror assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 58,000. .. Updated 08/01/12 bf the consumer stated that failure of coating can cause nighttime headlight glare from following cars. The dealer claims this failure is common after 7-8 years on cars equipped with the defective mirror. Updated 08/02/2012 js
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	50000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	HILTON HEAD, SC
VIN pattern	WBSBL93474PXXXXXX
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	23/07/04
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	MAN
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Dealer's name	HILTON HEAD AUTOMOTIVE
Dealer's telephone number	843-815-1500
Dealer's city	BLUFFTON
Dealer's state code	SC
Dealer's ZIP code	29910

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2004 BMW 3 SERIES Visibility Rearview Mirrors Devices Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 BMW 3 SERIES Visibility Rearview Mirrors Devices Problems, Complaints and Defects

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