NHTSA Complaint #10908587 — 2010 MINI COOPER

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10908587
Vehicle	2010 MINI COOPER
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	September 21, 2016
Date Filed	September 21, 2016
Mileage	68,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

FAULTY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR FOR AIRBAG. WEIGHT SENSOR FAILS TO DISTINGUISH WHEN SOMEONE IS OR IS NOT IN THE SEAT, CAUSING THE AIRBAG FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER CONSTANTLY READ "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF."

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