NHTSA Complaint #10401828 — 2002 BMW M3 SUSPENSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10401828
Vehicle	2002 BMW M3
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	September 20, 2010
Date Filed	May 15, 2011
Mileage	84,204 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

INSPECTION AT DEALER, BMW OF PEABODY, 221 ANDOVER STREET, PEABODY MA 01960, FOUND BOTH REAR SPRINGS BROKEN. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS QUITE NORMAL FOR BMW 3 SERIES. I BELIEVE THAT BROKEN REAR SPRINGS COULD CONTRIBUTE TO LOSS OF CONTROL AND POSSIBLE INJURY TO PERSONS.

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