NHTSA Complaint #10276417 — 2001 BMW 330I

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10276417
Vehicle	2001 BMW 330I
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	July 1, 2009
Date Filed	July 11, 2009
Mileage	61,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

WINDOWS WILL NOT FUNCTION, NEITHER UP NOR DOWN. THE REGULATORS PLASTIC FAILS PREMATURELY DUE TO FATIGUE. THIS OCCURS ON MOST 3SERIES AND 5SERIES.

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