| Issue ID | 726868 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10273265 |
| Manufacurer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | M3 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 29/05/09 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2003 bmw m3. The contact stated that the rearview mirror contained a liquid used to tint the glass. The liquid leaked out and burned the center console and the mirror. She was informed by the dealer that the liquid was a toxic chemical that contained mercury. The manufacturer offered a discount, but would not repair the vehicle for free. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was approximately 29,300 and failure mileage was approximately 29,080. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 29080 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAN FRANCISCO, CA |
| VIN pattern | WBSBL93463JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| 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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