| Issue ID | 806745 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10347290 |
| Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 325I |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/02/10 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact started the ignition and the "air bag" warning indicator illuminated. The warning light remained on until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician informed that the passenger frontal air bag seat sensor mat malfunctioned and would need to be replaced. There was a recall under the nhtsa campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags: frontal). The vin was excluded from the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. Updated 11/03/10. *lj |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RIVERDALE, NY |
| VIN pattern | WBAVB135X6KXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 | 0 |
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