NHTSA Complaint #10566542 — 2012 BMW 328I
VISIBILITY/WIPER issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10566542 |
| Vehicle | 2012 BMW 328I |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 29,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CO |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SUDDENLY BECAME INOPERABLE WHEN THE VEHICLE SWITCHED FROM ECO MODE TO NORMAL DRIVE MODE INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND ONCE RESTARTED, THE WIPERS REMAINED INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000.
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