Issue ID | 498109 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10087934 |
Manufacurer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
Brand | BMW |
Model | 7 SERIES |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 16/03/04 |
Component | COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The horn did not work. After complaining to the dealer for more than 5 months. The manufacturer was contacted and they told him that the horn only worked in certain places because of the air bag. *jb the manufacturer was contacted about the horn problem. The manufacturer told the consumer that the steering wheel was designed specifically for the way the air bag is situated and unfortunately no adjustments could be made to the design of the steering wheel. *nm |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | NEW YORK, NY |
VIN pattern | WBAGN63424DXXXXXX |
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 | 16/01/25 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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