NHTSA Complaint #10101604 — 1997 BMW Z3 AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10101604
Vehicle	1997 BMW Z3
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	November 22, 2004
Date Filed	November 23, 2004
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 65 MPH ON I-95 WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE TRACTION CONTROL FEATURE ON THE VEHICLE FAILED TO WORK. THE CONSUMER HIT A GUARD RAIL AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *JB

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