NHTSA Complaint #11097681 — 2012 BMW 528I AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11097681
Vehicle	2012 BMW 528I
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	May 17, 2018
Date Filed	May 23, 2018
Mileage	47,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 528I. WHENEVER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED, THE AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (CENTER BMW, 5201 VAN NUYS BLVD, SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91401) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT SENSOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY OR RECALL; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000. *TT

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