| Issue ID | 1460235 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11084743 |
| Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 330I |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 11/04/18 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Air bag control modulator diagnosed as defective by dealer caused air bag warning lamp and passenger air bag lamp to illuminate. Dealer informed that the modulator controls deployment of airbags and the defective modulator could cause airbags to not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing risk of personal injury. The airbag warning light illuminates 30 seconds after ignition indicating a defect in the air bags deployment system. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 109000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HELOTES, TX |
| VIN pattern | WBAVB33566KXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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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