NHTSA Complaint #11530722 — 2000 BMW 540I

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11530722
Vehicle	2000 BMW 540I
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	July 6, 2023
Date Filed	July 6, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

I needed to move the car after it was sitting for about 3 weeks. It would not start due to the battery was run down. As soon as I started charging the battery, the front passenger airbag exploded causing extensive damage to the dashboard and windshield. Thank god my wife was not sitting in the car. I have not contacted anyone about this. It happened a few hours ago. It is about 93 degrees with very high humidity. I am sending this report because someone could have been killed.

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