NHTSA Complaint #11316436 — 2000 BMW Z3

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11316436
Vehicle	2000 BMW Z3
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	November 15, 2019
Date Filed	March 5, 2020
Mileage	89,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM COMPLAINT MADE IN DEC., REF. #11288210. FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED CAUSING FRONT WINDOW TO SHATTER AND DASH IS DAMAGED. THE CAR WAS PARKED AND THE KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION. THE PERSON SAT IN THE DRIVER SEAT AND IT EXPLODED.

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