NHTSA Complaint #605962 — 1998 BMW 540I

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	605962
Vehicle	1998 BMW 540I
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Date of Incident	October 1, 1998
Date Filed	July 30, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

INTERIOR DOOR LATCH/HANDLE BROKEN AND FELL OFF OF DOOR, MUST BE OPENED FROM THE EXTERIOR. MJS

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