NHTSA Complaint #10167733 — 1996 BMW 318IC
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10167733 |
| Vehicle | 1996 BMW 318IC |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
REPEATED INSTANCE OF SEAT BELT LOCK FAILURE AS RELATING TO AIR BAG. DRIVERS SIDE BRACKET HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES. IT SEEMS THE WIRING OR SWITCH KEEPS FAILING AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. ESPECIALLY TRUE AFTER HARD STOPS. SHOP SAYS AIR BAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY IF NOT REPAIRED. *JB