NHTSA Complaint #10838738 — 2009 BMW M3

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10838738
Vehicle	2009 BMW M3
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	February 15, 2016
Date Filed	February 27, 2016
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

ERROR MESSAGE: FAULT IN - PASSENGER RESTRAIN SYSTEM AFFECTING AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER, OR BELT FORCE LIMITER. THIS IS CAUSED BY FAULT SEAT MAT SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE AIRBAG NOT TO FUNCTION PROPERLY.

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