| Issue ID | 495027 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10083766 |
| Manufacurer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 325I |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/07/04 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Sand color strip that meets the dashboard is in consumer's line of vision.*mr the consumer lives in an area where the temperature is hot therefore decided to purchase her vehicle with sand leather interior because it would be cooler. The consumer likes the interior but unfortunately the dashboard is black with a sand colored strip that meets with the black dash. The two colors cause a reflection on the windshield which results in poor visibility. During bright sunny days it almost impossible to see out the windshield. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer who suggested that they replace the dashboard and the strip to all black or all sand. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | SAN DIEGO, CA |
| 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 | 19/04/04 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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