| Issue ID | 627813 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10188932 |
| Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 325I |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 09/01/07 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the interior door handles were replaced due to the paint peeling. He stated that the driver side door handle needed to be replaced again due to the same failure. Also, the console was replaced because of the peeling paint. In march 2007 the steering wheel sensor failed and was replaced twice. In addition, the sun roof failed to activate and the vehicle failed to start because the steering wheel was locked. The mechanic stated that the steering wheel and sun roof were both caused by electrical failure. The vehicle speed and the weather conditions were not factors. The current mileage is 15,000 ,and failure mileage was 8,000. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 8000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GUAYNABO, PR |
| VIN pattern | WBAVB13556KXXXXXX |
| 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 | 31/08/01 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | AUTOS HERMANAS |
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