Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 bmw 330i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
2003 BMW 330I airbags complaints
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Takata recall. I have been in contact with bmw north america & my local dealer for well over 1 year on my driver's side airbag recall (after a multi year delay to get the passenger side replaced), but still do not have any idea of when they will fix the problem. Most recently, bmw [xxx] told me "remedy is available" in writing. I have called the local dealer & left messages 3 times, but the service department will not call me back. The secretary for the service department told me while leaving a message I needed to come to the dealer to order the recalled part. I asked how this could be correct. I really need to go to the dealership to order a part for a recalled item? Bmw [xxx] now will not return my emails. I have asked multiple times to simply disconnect the potentially deadly airbag until a replacement is available, but they will not. I cannot understand why both the parent company & the dealer refuse to return my calls & emails, and simply provide me with information on when my car will be fixed. Further, why would they say a fix/remedy is available & then stop communication and not follow through, making the required repair. Please help me in getting this potentially deadly airbag replaced. Please fine bmw for operating in such a horrible manner. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Takata recall my family drives a 2003 bmw 330i. We received notice of the airbag recall over 6 months ago, but the dealer still does not have parts needed for repair. There has not been an incident, but I feel like we are driving a ticking bomb. When will bmw be forced to make these repairs?
Air bag light comes on intermittently. Received recall notice june 2105, dealer says they have not received parts. Car was originally a california car, in north carolina since 2015. When will parts be available?
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw 330i. The contact stated that the recall notices for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v428000 (air bags) and 15v318000 (air bags) were received in 2014. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 04/07/16*lj updated 04/12/16.
Takata recall - it's been over 6 months since the takata recall was expanded to the driver's side on my car & there's still no estimate of when the replacement part will be available. I believe it's over a year & a half since the passenger airbag recall began. The company refuses to simply disconnect the potentially deadly airbag. Note, autos have not had airbags much longer than they have had them - and mine is potentially deadly. I have asked for a "loaner car" but have not yet heard their response. To me, no action without a timeline to fix this potentially deadly problem is ridiculous and completely unacceptable. I would greatly appreciate your help. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw 3301. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v428000 (air bags); however, the part to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 136,000.
Bmw issued recall 13v-172000 in may 2013 and expanded to recall 14v-428000 in september 2014 to include my vehicle. In their letter to the federal safety agency with regards to recall 14v-428000 they noted they should have enough parts to perform the recall in october 2014. An update to the recall notice on the federal safety agency site states "a second notice was mailed when an adequate supply of parts became available, on december 1, 2014", however I have not received such notice and when I contacted bmw they stated on 12/15/14 "due to a high demand for parts, we are experiencing shipment delays but do anticipate receiving an increase in inventory supply over the next few months". They will not provide a date when they estimate the repair will be done. The recall notes that in a collision, the passenger side airbag inflator could rupture and metal fragments could seriously injure a passenger. Based on the lack of additional communication from bmw, and their recent statement that the repair could take several months, I am filing a complaint on their lack of urgency to resolve a serious problem that has been known at least since july 16, 2014, and should have been known on may 2013 when the original recall 13v-172000 affecting a lower number of vehicles was originally issued.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw 330i. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the driver side air bag inadvertently deployed. The contact panicked and crashed sideways into a concrete median. The contact sustained back injuries which required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer stated that the vehicle was working up to standards and was unable to provide further assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
I filed a previous complaint on this web site, but it has since been removed. The odi# I was provided was 1011031. Please advise as to why the complaint was removed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw 330i. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the driver's side air bag deployed inadvertently. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that the air bags deployed due to driving over a pot hole. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw 330i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who diagnosed the failure as an ignition circuit air bag indicator fault. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 9,692 and the current mileage was 79,692.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw 330-I. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the failure was caused by the air bags sensor. The vehicle was repaired however the failure recurred several times after the repair. The contact continued to take the vehicle to the dealer upon each recurrence but the contact was concerned because at every visit to the dealer, she was told a different component was causing the failure. The contact was not aware of each component that she was advised to have repaired. The dealer later denied any further service to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 84,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 bmw 330i. The contact stated that the passenger seat air bag sensor causes the air bag indicator to illuminate. The illumination occurs whenever someone is seated in the passenger seat. The indicator remains lit even if no one is in the passenger seat. The dealer stated that the warranty was expired and the contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The failure mileage was 59,000.
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