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Air bag light stays on. As per the BMW dealership, sensor under the passenger seat is faulty and it will cost $800/- to fix it. In the event of an accident, air bag will not deploy unless the issue is resolved. This poses a significant safety issue.
The contact owns a 2000 BMW 328ic. When an occupant is seated in the passenger seat, the air bag indicator illuminates even if the person is properly positioned. The contact is experiencing the same symptoms as stated in NHTSA campaign id number 08V384000 for the 2004-2006 BMW vehicles (air bags:frontal). The dealer could not assist because there were no recalls for this vehicle. The contact believes that this is a huge safety hazard and is concerned that the air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic and a system in the vehicle was reset, but this did not correct the issue. The failure mileage was 144,000 and current mileage was 150,000.
Car currently at shop after noticed bubbles in each tire (all four)one consquently caused tire to flatten. This is the second time all tires have been replaced. First time airbags deployed during normal operation. Car was towed back to dealership. All airbag components repaired and/or replaced vehicle also had tires replaced car was out of commision 14 days that time. Presently out for three days.
- Hydepark, MA, USA
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- Weston, FL, USA