| Issue ID | 809571 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10349654 |
| Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 3 SERIES |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 15/08/10 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2006 bmw 330xi wiper failure. While driving on interstate 80 during severe thunderstorm, the wipers stopped working and failed in fixed position. Had to pull over car... Shut down and restarted and they worked again, but intermittent feature failed. Wipers would not respond before car shutdown/restart. This could have been a disaster. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BETHLEHEM, PA |
| 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? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 75 |
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