NHTSA Complaint #10544980 — 2000 BMW Z3 ROADSTER AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10544980
Vehicle	2000 BMW Z3 ROADSTER
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	September 18, 2013
Date Filed	September 23, 2013
Mileage	82,754 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	UT

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW Z3 ROADSTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BURNS, BRUISING, AND HAIR LOSS AS A RESULT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,754.

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