| Issue ID | 860701 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10402923 |
| Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 325I |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 21/05/11 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw 325i. The contact was driving 72 mph with the cruise control activated when the passenger side air bag partially deployed without warning. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised the contact that the crash test sensor had activated independently but they could not determine the cause of the deployment. The vehicle was not repaired but was able to be driven with the air bags deployed. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised her that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 116000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MACCLENNY, FL |
| VIN pattern | WBAEV33455KXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 72 |
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