| Issue ID | 1097997 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10621745 |
| Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 3 SERIES |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/05/12 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Car started showing "passenger restraint system malfunction". I researched the matter, and found that there is a recall. When i called bmw and gave them my vin, they claimed that there is no recall. Almost every other bmw from that series/model was recalled and got the issue rectified under the recall. Please advise. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ALEXANDRIA, VA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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