| Issue ID | 1101523 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10627101 |
| Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 3 SERIES |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 21/08/14 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I am 5'2", fat and wanted either an on/switch for my front driver's airbag, or i was going to apply under your guidelines to have the driver's airbag disconnected. Bmw apparently can do neither since their airbag is tied into its electrical system. I have gotten nothing but a run around regarding what for me is a safety issue. I don't want to be decapitated in the event of a crash. Do you have any enforcement authority over this that would make bmw comply with your requirements? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 44000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DURHAM, NC |
| VIN pattern | WBAPH7G57ANXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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