| Issue ID | 824230 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10362259 |
| Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 3 SERIES |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 17/07/10 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. The contact stated that the front passenger mat sensor light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. Both the dealer and the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 08v384000 (air bags: frontal) and the contact would be responsible for repair costs. The vin was unavailable. The current mileage was approximately 63,000. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | INDIANAPOLIS, IN |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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