NHTSA Complaint #10700791 — 1999 BMW 540I

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10700791
Vehicle	1999 BMW 540I
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	March 20, 2015
Date Filed	March 20, 2015
Mileage	189,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

MY 1999 BMW 540I WAS JUST SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY AND WE HEARD A LOUD THUD. I WALKED OUT TO THE BMW AND NOTICED THE PASSENGER AIRBAG HAD DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON, SHATTERING THE WINDSHIELD. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING, IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *TR

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