| Issue ID | 819656 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10358250 |
| Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 325I |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 23/11/09 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the air bag light would turn on and off intermittently. Also, the contact stated that there was condensation in the two headlights. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the dealer refused to inspect the vehicle for the air bag light problem. A bolt was replaced for the headlight condensation problem but it continued and the dealer stated that the entire headlight assembly needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer in reference to recall 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but was told her vehicle was not included; she was offered no further assistance. The current mileage was 39,065. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MIAMI, FL |
| VIN pattern | WBAVB135X6PXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | 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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