| Issue ID | 1425005 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11046333 |
| Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 325I |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 06/01/17 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw 325i. While attempting to accelerate, the vehicle struck the curb and caused the passenger side air bags to deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (momentum bmw, 10002 southwest freeway, houston, tx, 855-645-6452). The air bag was previously repaired per an unknown recall; therefore, the dealer would not repair it again for free. The air bag was not replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact also received a takata settlement notice and was referred to 833-619-7579. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 78000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HOUSTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | WBAEV33463KXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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