NHTSA investigationPE99017
Investigation PE99017: 1999 BMW 3 Series
- Status
- CLOSED
- Opened
- Mar 2, 1999
- Closed
- May 11, 1999
- Model years
- 1999
Subject
Inadvertent side air bag deployments
Component: Air bags › Side/window
Summary
Alleged that the driver's or front passenger's side air bags may deploy without a vehicle crash
An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.
Model years covered
- 1999 BMW 3 Series6 complaints
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