Consumer Complaint Detail

BMW / 740 / 1998

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 998126264 Incident Date: May, 28 1998
Consumer's City: PORTLAND Consumer's State: OR
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: BMW of North America, LLC
Model Name: 740 Model Year: 1998
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Electrical system:ignition
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: WBAGF8329WD Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jun, 12 1998 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Consumer had accidentally locked herself in her car; consumer was getting out of vehicle when she droped her key, she though she drop it inside the vehicle, unaware the remote key fell between the door and door frame when she closed the door; somehow the remote key activated the security mode: shuting down all power to the vehicle, and leaving the consumer locked in and no way to get out. consumer was lock in vehicle for more then two hours before help arrived. two factors helped the consumer; 1st. she was not in a remote area and the 2nd. because the remote key prevent the door from closing all the way; leaving a small crack between the door allowing consumer to yell for help. dealer was notified,but informed the consumer she should have carry a extra key. the main concern would be what would or could happen if the consumer was located in a remote area?