NHTSA Complaint #11113220 — 2013 BMW 528XI

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11113220
Vehicle 2013 BMW 528XI
Component AIR BAGS
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 68,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State NH

Consumer Description

MY WIFE WAS TURNING HEAR STEERING WHEEL AND HEARD A "CLICK" AND THEN SHE GOT SOME LIGHTS ON HER DASHBOARD. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE "CLOCK SPRING" FAILED. FROM READING ONLINE THIS SEEMS TO BE A FAIRLY COMMON FAILURE WITH 2013 BMW 5 SERIES. IT IS A SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW BECAUSE WHEN IT FAILS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NO LONGER OPERABLE (HORN, AIRBAG OR ANY OTHER ITEMS THAT ARE LOCATED ON THE STEERING WHEEL).

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