Issue ID | 1211956 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10750042 |
Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | Z4 |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 20/08/14 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Passenger seat occupancy sensor failure. 2006 bmw z4. Sensor mat failed without stress on the seat. It appears to fail over time. Passenger airbag defaults to off condition. If an accident occurs with a passenger in the car the passenger airbag will not deploy. 2005 and earlier models have been offered a 10 year extended warranty to cover this problem with the same part. No additional warranty has been offered for 2006 models. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WAUCONDA, IL |
VIN pattern | 4USBU33596LXXXXXX |
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 |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 28/03/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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