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I have a 2006 bmw 325I ONLY 52,000 MILES , HAS BEEN IN bmw FOR 13 DAYS NOW , I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED WAS IN bmW FOR A pUT KEY FOB IN AND nothing happens wont start , wnot unlock wheel or let me step on brake, But tehy said i needed anew battery and

My 2006 BMW 325i, showing steering column warning light--yellow, The dealsership told me the whole column has to be replace at a cost of 1400. There are numerous complaints about this. Reported to NHTSA. Please report this similar probelm to NYHSA

Pulling into parking space with foot on brake care accelerated went over a concrete bumper and didn't stop until it hit a building.  I was scared out of my life and afraid to drive this car again.  It is a 2001 BMW 325ci.

passenger seat belt buckle will not receive lapstrap part of buckle on 06 325ci cab

I have 04 BMW 325XI. The mornings when it is cold the automatic transmission has a delay when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear, acts like it is neutral. It varies from a couple seconds to longer. If I use the steptronic shifting I can get through th

I have a 04 BMW 325XI. 90% of the time when I'm filling the gas tank with gas and just before the tank is filled the auto-shutoff kicks off and I get a huge splash back of gas from the filler opening and then it leaks and drips frorm under the wh

5/22/2011, 2004 BMW 325CI. Driving about 30-40 MPH over some bumps and suddenly right door curtin deployed for no reason.  

On Aug 3rd, 2010 I was pulling my 1989 325i convertible into the garage and out of no where the accelerator went out from under my foot and floored the car. I applied the brakes, but this did not disengage the engine and the car took me through t

why does my 2006 325i BMW go into "safe mode"( YIKES!!)  when driving at higher speeds??

My service engine light is on, I have a BMW 325 ci, what could be causing the service engine light to come on?

How can I reset the abs and dsc system in my 2004 BMW 325ci?

my 2000 BMW 325xi front passenger door can be open only from inside by using the handle. By using remote button goes up or down but door can't be open bu using outside handle

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BMW 325 2001 Safety Review #745743

BMW 325 2001 car safety problem was reported on Apr 26, 2001.BMW 325 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN . ELECTRIC COOLING SYSTEM FANS ON BMW 325 SERIES ARE FAILING WITH REGULARITY. REPLACEMENT FAN ALLEGED TO BE UPGRADED VERSION. RECENTLY ALL SUCH VEHICLES ENTERING U.S. ARE HAVING THIS SIZE FAN REPLACED WITH OLD STYLE, LARGER, HIGH VOLUME FANS. HAVE NO CONFIDENCE MY PRESENT REPLACEMENT/UPGRADED FAN WILL NOT FAIL AGAIN, PARTICULARLY IN LIGHT BMW ARE REPLACING SUCH SIZE FANS WITH MUCH LARGER ONES PRIOR TO DELIVERY AS THESE VEHICLES ENTER THE U.S. CHECK WWW.BIMMER.ORG IN THE E46 SERIES BULLETIN BOARD FOR THE LAST THREE MONTHS COMMENTS ON "AUX FANS". IT 'APPEARS' BMW HAVE BEEN AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM FOR SOME REASONABLE LENGTH OF TIME AND CONTINUED TO INSTALL AND DELIVER DEFECTIVE FANS IN THESE AUTOMOBILES. THERE ARE PRESENTLY FANS FROM THIS ORIGINAL DEFECTIVE BATCH STILL ON THE MOTORWAYS. I KNOW OF ONE INSTANCE WHERE AN 'UPGRADED' FAN STOPPED WORKING LEAVING THE MOTORIST STRANDED, THOUGH LATER WAS SAID TO BE OPERABLE. THE SAFETY IMPLICATION SURROUNDS AUTOMOBILES BREAKING DOWN, PARTICULARLY IN SLOW/CONGESTED TRAFFIC SITUATIONS, LEAVING MOTORISTS AND VEHICLE AT RISK OF COLLISION ON CONGESTED MOTORWAYS. SUGGEST RECALL AND REMOVAL OF THESE SIZE FANS AND FITMENT OF THE LARGER HIGH VOLUME FANS THAT ARE CAPABLE OF THE DUTY CYCLE DEMANDED UNDER ALL ANTICIPATED CONDITIONS FOR THESE VEHICLES. THERE IS ONE INSTANCE WHERE FAILURE OF THE FAN 'MAY' HAVE FAILED THUS CAUSING ENGINE OVERHEAT AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT ACCESSORY MELTDOWN AND/OR FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF A U.S. SPECIFICATION VEHICLE BEING OPERATED IN PARIS, FRANCE PRIOR TO SHIPMENT BY THE U.S. OWNER/OPERATOR TO AMERICA. THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM FOR THE MOTORING PUBLIC. THANK YOU. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.BMW 325 2001 problem was reported in WEST CHESTER, PA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010401. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.BMW 325 2001 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 325 2001 Safety Review #889848

BMW 325 2001 car safety problem was reported on June 04, 2001.BMW 325 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN . AFTER DRIVING 15 MILES AND PARKING VEHICLE IN GARAGE, SHE SMELLED AN ELECTRICAL/BURNING SMELL. CONSUMER RESTARTED VEHICLE AND BACKED IT OUT OF GARAGE. WHEN VEHICLE WAS OUTSIDE OF GARAGE CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM HOOD, AND COULD SEE FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHEN SHE LOOKED THROUGH GRILL. FIRE COMPANY AND INSURANCE ADJUSTER DETERMINED THAT ENGINE FAN WAS COMPONENT RESPONSIBLE FOR FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABN33451J. BMW 325 2001 problem was reported in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.
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BMW 325 2001 Safety Review #890521

BMW 325 2001 car safety problem was reported on June 17, 2001.BMW 325 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SEAT BELTS . REAR SEAT HAS 3 SEAT BELT LEFT/MIDDLE AND RIGHT HAND SIDEIN WHICH REAR PASSSENGER SIDE IS THE ONLY ONE WITH A LOCK. CONSUMER CONTACTED BMW DIRECTLY,AND THEY STATED THAT CONSUMER SHOULD HAVE CHECKED VEHICLE BEFORE PURCHASING. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABN33421J. BMW 325 2001 problem was reported in FARMINGTON, AR. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. BMW 325 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 325 2001 Safety Review #746675

BMW 325 2001 car safety problem was reported on May 25, 2001.BMW 325 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN . AUXILIARY COOLING FAN PROBLEM CAUSED ENGINE OVERHEATING. OVERHEATING BROKE ENGINE THERMOSTAT & THERMOSTAT HOUSING. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABN33491J. BMW 325 2001 problem was reported in SAN DIEGO, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010401. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.BMW 325 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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BMW 325 2001 Safety Review #746871

BMW 325 2001 car safety problem was reported on May 12, 2001.BMW 325 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN . AUXILIARY FAN STOPPED AND ENGINE OVERHEATED DURING REGULAR DRIVING.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABN33411J. BMW 325 2001 problem was reported in LA PALMA, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010401. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.BMW 325 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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BMW 325 2001 Safety Review #747007

BMW 325 2001 car safety problem was reported on May 19, 2001.BMW 325 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN . THE CAR HAS OVERHEATED TWICE. IT WAS NOT DRIVEABLE AND WAS TOWED TO DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED IT. THEY CLAIM IT WAS A MALFUNCTIONING FAN, AND THE PART WAS REPLACED TWICE..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAAV33481E. BMW 325 2001 problem was reported in THORNWOOD, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010401. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.BMW 325 2001 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 325 2001 Safety Review #749438

BMW 325 2001 car safety problem was reported on July 29, 2001.BMW 325 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN . DEFECTIVE COOLANT FAN CAUSED OVERHEATING AT LESS THAN 1000 MILES AND WHILE SITTING IN A PARKING LOT. DEALER SAID BMW WAS AWARE THAT THERE WERE DEFECTIVE FANS AND REPLACED THE FAN WITH THE SAME TYPE OF DEFECTIVE FAN. ON 7/29/01 WHILE SITTING IN TRAFFIC THE CAR OVERHEATED AGAIN AND THE ENGINE COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. AS TRAFFIC MOVED, CAR COOLED BUT ENGINE COOLANT LIGHT STAYED ON. CAR TOWED TO DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT FAN. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABS33451J. BMW 325 2001 problem was reported in SAUGUS, MA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010501. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.BMW 325 2001 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 325 2001 Safety Review #750083

BMW 325 2001 car safety problem was reported on Aug 03, 2001.BMW 325 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with TIRES . I DISCOVERED A 2-INCH BUBBLE IN THE SIDE OF THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A SNAPPED BELT THAT IS ALLOWING AIR TO ESCAPE THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE. THE TIRE HAS 3700 MILES ON IT, AND I HAVE NEVER RUN OVER SO MUCH AS A LARGE POTHOLE. NEVERTHELESS, THE DEALER AND LOCAL TIRE COMPANIES WHO DEAL IN CONTINENTAL TIRES HAVE REFUSED TO HONOR ANY WARRANTY, CLAIMING THAT THE PROBLEM IS A ROAD HAZARD. IF THE TIRE IS SO POORLY DESIGNED OR MANUFACTURED THAT NORMAL, ON-STREET DRIVING CAUSES A BELT TO SNAP WITH LESS THAN 5,000 MILES ON THE TIRE, SOMETHING IS SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH ITS MANUFACTURE.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAAV33401E. BMW 325 2001 problem was reported in ALBUQUERQUE, NM. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010201. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.BMW 325 2001 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 325 2001 Safety Review #750083

BMW 325 2001 car safety problem was reported on Aug 03, 2001.BMW 325 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with TIRES . I DISCOVERED A 2-INCH BUBBLE IN THE SIDE OF THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A SNAPPED BELT THAT IS ALLOWING AIR TO ESCAPE THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE. THE TIRE HAS 3700 MILES ON IT, AND I HAVE NEVER RUN OVER SO MUCH AS A LARGE POTHOLE. NEVERTHELESS, THE DEALER AND LOCAL TIRE COMPANIES WHO DEAL IN CONTINENTAL TIRES HAVE REFUSED TO HONOR ANY WARRANTY, CLAIMING THAT THE PROBLEM IS A ROAD HAZARD. IF THE TIRE IS SO POORLY DESIGNED OR MANUFACTURED THAT NORMAL, ON-STREET DRIVING CAUSES A BELT TO SNAP WITH LESS THAN 5,000 MILES ON THE TIRE, SOMETHING IS SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH ITS MANUFACTURE.*AK (TIRESIZE: 205/55 R16).0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAAV33401E. BMW 325 2001 problem was reported in ALBUQUERQUE, NM. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010201. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.BMW 325 2001 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 325 2001 Safety Review #750310

BMW 325 2001 car safety problem was reported on Aug 05, 2001.BMW 325 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN . OVERHEATED IN ITS FIRST ENCOUNTER WITH LIGHT STOP & GO TRAFFIC. NO RECALL NOTICE FROM BMW, SUPPOSEDLY BECAUSE OF A SHORTAGE OF REPLACEMENT FAN UNITS..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAAV33441E. BMW 325 2001 problem was reported in FLANDERS, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010501. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.BMW 325 2001 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 325 2001 Safety Review #752113

BMW 325 2001 car safety problem was reported on Sept 04, 2001.BMW 325 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN . THIS IS THE THIRD COOLING FAN TO FAIL IN THIS CAR. WHEN THE FAN FAILS THE CAR BECOMES INOPERABLE AND BOILS OVER QUICKLY.THE LAST FAN WAS THE "SECOND GENERATION" FAN AND WAS A REPLACEMENT DESIGN FOR THE ORIGINAL FAN DESIGN. NOW I AM TOLD THERE IS A "THIRD GENERATION" FAN BEING BUILT. THE CAR NOW QUALIFIES AS A "LEMON" UNDER WASHINGTON STATE LAW. THERE STILL IS NO RECALL NOTICE TO CONSUMERS DRIVING THESE CARS. LAST BREAKDOWN WAS LATE AT NIGHT IN AN UNSAFE AREA. THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAINT TO NHSTA.*AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABN33491J. BMW 325 2001 problem was reported in GIG HARBOR, WA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010601. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.BMW 325 2001 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 325 2001 Safety Review #896968

BMW 325 2001 car safety problem was reported on June 05, 2001.BMW 325 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN . DAY AFTER PURCHASING VEHICLE ENGINE COOLING FAN FAILED, ALLOWING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. THIS RESULTED IN A FIRE, 8" FLAME IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALERSHIP REPLACED ENGINE COOLING FAN. HOWEVER, FAN FAILED AGAIN, AND ENGINE COOLANT WAS FOUND TO BE ALL OVER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT , UNKNOWN IF A FIRE OCCURRED IN THE SECOND INCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABS33401J. BMW 325 2001 problem was reported in WESTBURY, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.
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BMW 325 2001 Safety Review #752738

BMW 325 2001 car safety problem was reported on Aug 30, 2001.BMW 325 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY . A BMWXI SPORTS WAGON WITH ONE MONTH SERVICE DEVELOPED A FUEL OVERFLOW ONTO THE CEMENT FLOOR OF A GARAGE ATTACHED TO A SINGLE FAMILY HOME. THE FUEL GAUGE READ ZERO WITH THE WARNING LIGHT ON.EVEN THOUGH THE TANK HAD JUST BEEN FILLED. THE WIRES FROM THE FUEL TANK (SENDER) TO THE GAUGE IN THE PASSANGER COMPARTMENT WERE SEVERED ABOVE THE TANK BY RODENTS WHO HAD LEFT THEIR NEST ON THE TOP OF THE TANK. THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK ON THE LEFT SIDE WAS OPEN TO THE OUTSIDE GIVING MICE OR RATS ACCESS THROUGH THE UNDERCARRIAGE. A FIRE DANGER EXISTED IN THE GARAGE AS A DRIVER HAD ATTEMPED TO FILL TWICE TO EXTINGUISH THE WARNING LIGHT ON THE FUEL GAUGE. RESULTING IN THE VOLITAL EXPANSION AND OVERFLOW OF GAS. TOWING SERVICE REFUSED TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALER UNTIL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME TO INSPECT .AND ALLOW TRANSPORT. THUS THERE ARE TWO PROBLEMS 1) THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE ENTIRE CAR NEEDS REPLACING (SOLDER AND TAPE ARE NOT ADEQUATE. 2) THE PORTAL OF ENTRY TO THE WIRING THAT WAS CUT MUST BE CLOSED TO RODENTS. THIS IS SERIOUS, SOLDERED WIRES MAY DEVELOPE COLD NON CONDUCTING JOINTS IN THE TEMPERATURE CYCLE, THUS CAUSING ANOTHER SPILLAGE OF GAS WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED AT HOME AND EVEN DESTRUCTION OF A HOUSE. *AK.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAAW33411E. BMW 325 2001 problem was reported in BOWIE, MD. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010701. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. BMW 325 2001 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 325 2001 Safety Review #752738

BMW 325 2001 car safety problem was reported on Aug 30, 2001.BMW 325 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER . A BMWXI SPORTS WAGON WITH ONE MONTH SERVICE DEVELOPED A FUEL OVERFLOW ONTO THE CEMENT FLOOR OF A GARAGE ATTACHED TO A SINGLE FAMILY HOME. THE FUEL GAUGE READ ZERO WITH THE WARNING LIGHT ON.EVEN THOUGH THE TANK HAD JUST BEEN FILLED. THE WIRES FROM THE FUEL TANK (SENDER) TO THE GAUGE IN THE PASSANGER COMPARTMENT WERE SEVERED ABOVE THE TANK BY RODENTS WHO HAD LEFT THEIR NEST ON THE TOP OF THE TANK. THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK ON THE LEFT SIDE WAS OPEN TO THE OUTSIDE GIVING MICE OR RATS ACCESS THROUGH THE UNDERCARRIAGE. A FIRE DANGER EXISTED IN THE GARAGE AS A DRIVER HAD ATTEMPED TO FILL TWICE TO EXTINGUISH THE WARNING LIGHT ON THE FUEL GAUGE. RESULTING IN THE VOLITAL EXPANSION AND OVERFLOW OF GAS. TOWING SERVICE REFUSED TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALER UNTIL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME TO INSPECT .AND ALLOW TRANSPORT. THUS THERE ARE TWO PROBLEMS 1) THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE ENTIRE CAR NEEDS REPLACING (SOLDER AND TAPE ARE NOT ADEQUATE. 2) THE PORTAL OF ENTRY TO THE WIRING THAT WAS CUT MUST BE CLOSED TO RODENTS. THIS IS SERIOUS, SOLDERED WIRES MAY DEVELOPE COLD NON CONDUCTING JOINTS IN THE TEMPERATURE CYCLE, THUS CAUSING ANOTHER SPILLAGE OF GAS WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED AT HOME AND EVEN DESTRUCTION OF A HOUSE. *AK.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAAW33411E. BMW 325 2001 problem was reported in BOWIE, MD. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010701. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. BMW 325 2001 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 325 2001 Safety Review #754347

BMW 325 2001 car safety problem was reported on Nov 02, 2001.BMW 325 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . I HAD BEEN DRIVING MY CAR FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS ON THE INTERSTATE WITH THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE "DEAD CENTER" AS IT ALWAYS IS. I STOPPED THE CAR AT A STORE AND LEFT THE CAR RUNNING FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES. AS I PROCEEDED BACK TOWARD THE INTERSTATE THROUGH SOME STOP AND GO TRAFFIC FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES, I NOTICED THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE IN THE "RED ZONE" AND THE RED INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ENTRANCE RAMP, KEPT THE CAR IDLING AND CRANKED THE HEAT UP. THE GAUGE WENT DOWN A LITTLE BIT. I STOPPED THE CAR FOR ABOUT 1 MINUTE, STARTED IT, AND THEN ACCELERATED TOWARD ANOTHER EXIT IN ORDER TO BE IN A SAFER PLACE. THE GAUGE WENT DIRECTLY BACK TO "DEAD CENTER" SO I CONTINUED DRIVING AND THE GAUGE STAYED THERE FOR THE NEXT 2 HOURS. THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS IN THE MID-60S AND THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS ON BEFORE AND AFTER THIS INCIDENT. THE SAME THING HAPPENED THE FOLLOWING DAY IN STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC, BUT I NOTICED THE GAUGE RISING THIS TIME. I SHUT OFF THE AIR CONDITIONING AND ENGINE FOR A FEW SECONDS, TURNED THEM BACK ON AND AT THE SAME TIME ACCELERATED TO A CRUISING SPEED. THE GAUGE RETURNED TO "DEAD CENTER" AND STAYED THERE FOR THE NEXT 20 MINUTES OF HIGHWAY DRIVING. WHEN I RETURNED HOME FROM MY TRIP, I TOOK THE CAR TO THE BMW DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED THE AUXILIARY COOLING FAN. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS PART, AND BMW HAS SENT VERY FEW OR NO LETTERS TO CUSTOMERS BECAUSE A TRULY COUNTERMEASURED PART IS NOT AVAILABLE YET. I FEAR THAT THE NEW FAN INSTALLED IN MY CAR COULD VERY WELL BE A SUSPECT PART AND MAY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE, AS REPORTED BY OTHER CUSTOMERS AT NHTSA.GOV AS WELL AS OTHER WEB SITES. I'M NOT SURE IF THIS IS RELATED, BUT A FEW MONTHS AGO, I HAD THE THERMOSTAT REPLACED FOR A "STICKING" CONDITION THAT WAS CAUSING THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. AT THE SAME TIME, THEY REPLACED THE FAN FOR THE FIRST TIME FOR THE RECALL. 2001 BMW 325I MANUAL TRANSMISSION.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAAN37431N. BMW 325 2001 problem was reported in HILLIARD, OH. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010601. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.BMW 325 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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BMW 325 2001 Safety Review #754347

BMW 325 2001 car safety problem was reported on Nov 02, 2001.BMW 325 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN . I HAD BEEN DRIVING MY CAR FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS ON THE INTERSTATE WITH THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE "DEAD CENTER" AS IT ALWAYS IS. I STOPPED THE CAR AT A STORE AND LEFT THE CAR RUNNING FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES. AS I PROCEEDED BACK TOWARD THE INTERSTATE THROUGH SOME STOP AND GO TRAFFIC FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES, I NOTICED THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE IN THE "RED ZONE" AND THE RED INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ENTRANCE RAMP, KEPT THE CAR IDLING AND CRANKED THE HEAT UP. THE GAUGE WENT DOWN A LITTLE BIT. I STOPPED THE CAR FOR ABOUT 1 MINUTE, STARTED IT, AND THEN ACCELERATED TOWARD ANOTHER EXIT IN ORDER TO BE IN A SAFER PLACE. THE GAUGE WENT DIRECTLY BACK TO "DEAD CENTER" SO I CONTINUED DRIVING AND THE GAUGE STAYED THERE FOR THE NEXT 2 HOURS. THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS IN THE MID-60S AND THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS ON BEFORE AND AFTER THIS INCIDENT. THE SAME THING HAPPENED THE FOLLOWING DAY IN STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC, BUT I NOTICED THE GAUGE RISING THIS TIME. I SHUT OFF THE AIR CONDITIONING AND ENGINE FOR A FEW SECONDS, TURNED THEM BACK ON AND AT THE SAME TIME ACCELERATED TO A CRUISING SPEED. THE GAUGE RETURNED TO "DEAD CENTER" AND STAYED THERE FOR THE NEXT 20 MINUTES OF HIGHWAY DRIVING. WHEN I RETURNED HOME FROM MY TRIP, I TOOK THE CAR TO THE BMW DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED THE AUXILIARY COOLING FAN. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS PART, AND BMW HAS SENT VERY FEW OR NO LETTERS TO CUSTOMERS BECAUSE A TRULY COUNTERMEASURED PART IS NOT AVAILABLE YET. I FEAR THAT THE NEW FAN INSTALLED IN MY CAR COULD VERY WELL BE A SUSPECT PART AND MAY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE, AS REPORTED BY OTHER CUSTOMERS AT NHTSA.GOV AS WELL AS OTHER WEB SITES. I'M NOT SURE IF THIS IS RELATED, BUT A FEW MONTHS AGO, I HAD THE THERMOSTAT REPLACED FOR A "STICKING" CONDITION THAT WAS CAUSING THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. AT THE SAME TIME, THEY REPLACED THE FAN FOR THE FIRST TIME FOR THE RECALL. 2001 BMW 325I MANUAL TRANSMISSION.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAAN37431N. BMW 325 2001 problem was reported in HILLIARD, OH. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010601. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.BMW 325 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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BMW 325 2001 Safety Review #8009100

BMW 325 2001 car safety problem was reported on Apr 05, 2002.BMW 325 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . FRONT RIGHT COLLISION AT 25-30 MPH, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. CONSUMER SUFFERED INJURIES TO FACE. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WAS OVER $ 20000.00.*AK *TT.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAAV33491F. BMW 325 2001 problem was reported in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20011025. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.BMW 325 2001 drive type:RWD. BMW 325 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW 325 2001 Safety Review #566507

BMW 325 2001 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 325 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON THREE OCCASION FOR AN OVERHEATING PROBLEM, THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE REPEATED OVERHEATING OF THE ENGINE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. *MJ .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABN33411J. BMW 325 2001 problem was reported in VAN NUYS, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 325 2001 Safety Review #8018126

BMW 325 2001 car safety problem was reported on Aug 29, 2002.BMW 325 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW . CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 70MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAAV33451F. BMW 325 2001 problem was reported in DIAMOND BAR, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 325 2001 Safety Review #8020428

BMW 325 2001 car safety problem was reported on Mar 14, 2002.BMW 325 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING INJURY TO PASSENGER. *MR.1 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):PLEASE PROV. BMW 325 2001 problem was reported in BROOKLYN, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 325 2001 Safety Review #10010007

BMW 325 2001 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2002.BMW 325 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . THE ENGINE OVER HEATED AND STALLED, WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A CURB, THE DEALER STATED THE EXHAUST VALVES OF THE ENGINE WERE BENT, AND THE CAM SHAFT HAD PROBLEMS, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVER HEAT, CONSUMER BELIEVED THE INSTALLATION OF THE CAM SHAFT, CAUSED THE EXHAUST VALVES TO BECOME BENT.*AK *JB .Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABN33421J. BMW 325 2001 problem was reported in COSTA MESA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 325 2001 Safety Review #10034574

BMW 325 2001 car safety problem was reported on Aug 10, 2003.BMW 325 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM . WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH CONSUMER CAME TO A STOP SIGN. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE PRESSED CONSUMER HEARD A CLANKING SOUND. CONSUMER SOON DISCOVERED THAT THE CONTROL ARM BUSHING BROKE.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 54900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABN33431J. BMW 325 2001 problem was reported in COLUMBUS, OH. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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BMW 325 2001 Safety Review #10273937

BMW 325 2001 car safety problem was reported on June 11, 2009.BMW 325 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . RECALL DATE: 09-28-2001 UNITS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: 1,550 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V138000 DEFECTIVE PART OR COMPONENT: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN DESCRIPTION: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT. IN ADDITION, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE FAN CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. THIS IS A SUPPLEMENT TO A RECALL THAT BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2001 (SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 01V20 ). THIS VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO ME 03-2004 WITH THE ABOVE PROBLEMS DOCUMENTED BY SEVERAL SERVICE REPAIR SHOPS. I BEGIN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR THE NEXT MONTH AFTER PURCHASE. THE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN OVERHEATING BECAUSE OF THE FAN MOTOR NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. I WAS NOT ADVISED BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT SOLD ME THE CAR OF NHTSA RECALLS FOR SAFETY ISSUES AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. LAST YEAR THE CAR OVERHEATED AND BMW IN DULUTH, GA ADVISED ON MY SERVICE ORDER VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE REPAIRS ONLY TO KNOW HAVE A COMPLETELY DAMAGED ENGINE AND FILED TRANSMISSION AS OF 6-11-09. AFTER RESEARCHING THE MATTER I AM CONTACTING YOUR AGENCY FOR ASSISTANCE THE CAR IS NOT RUNNING AND NOW IS COMPLETELY DAMAGED ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, ALONG WITH THERMOSTAT, AIR INJECTIONS, SPARK PLUGS AND OXYGEN SENSOR NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. IT HAS BEEN NOTED. *TR .Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 145000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAAV33491F. BMW 325 2001 problem was reported in OAKLAND, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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BMW 325 2001 Safety Review #10273937

BMW 325 2001 car safety problem was reported on June 11, 2009.BMW 325 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN . RECALL DATE: 09-28-2001 UNITS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: 1,550 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V138000 DEFECTIVE PART OR COMPONENT: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN DESCRIPTION: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT. IN ADDITION, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE FAN CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. THIS IS A SUPPLEMENT TO A RECALL THAT BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2001 (SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 01V20 ). THIS VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO ME 03-2004 WITH THE ABOVE PROBLEMS DOCUMENTED BY SEVERAL SERVICE REPAIR SHOPS. I BEGIN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR THE NEXT MONTH AFTER PURCHASE. THE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN OVERHEATING BECAUSE OF THE FAN MOTOR NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. I WAS NOT ADVISED BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT SOLD ME THE CAR OF NHTSA RECALLS FOR SAFETY ISSUES AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. LAST YEAR THE CAR OVERHEATED AND BMW IN DULUTH, GA ADVISED ON MY SERVICE ORDER VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE REPAIRS ONLY TO KNOW HAVE A COMPLETELY DAMAGED ENGINE AND FILED TRANSMISSION AS OF 6-11-09. AFTER RESEARCHING THE MATTER I AM CONTACTING YOUR AGENCY FOR ASSISTANCE THE CAR IS NOT RUNNING AND NOW IS COMPLETELY DAMAGED ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, ALONG WITH THERMOSTAT, AIR INJECTIONS, SPARK PLUGS AND OXYGEN SENSOR NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. IT HAS BEEN NOTED. *TR .Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 145000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAAV33491F. BMW 325 2001 problem was reported in OAKLAND, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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BMW 325 2001 Safety Review #10290524

BMW 325 2001 car safety problem was reported on Oct 25, 2009.BMW 325 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2001 BMW 325I WITH NO WARNING LIGHTS OR PREVIOUS SIGNS LOST ITS REVERSE GEAR WITH NO WARNING FOR MY COLLEGE AGE STUDENT AT A DEAD END ROAD. *TR.Mileage was 219000 miles. BMW 325 2001 problem was reported in WINSTON-SALEM, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 325 2001 Safety Review #10300335

BMW 325 2001 car safety problem was reported on Sept 13, 2009.BMW 325 2001, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 325 WAGON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD ILLUMINATED WHENEVER SOMEONE WAS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. A LOCAL MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE AIR BAG LIGHT. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HIS YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE IS NOT RELATED TO THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE A PART OF THE RECALL SINCE THE LATER MODEL 3 SERIES HAS THE SAME PLATFORM AS THE 2001 MODEL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000. .Mileage was 87000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAAW33451E. BMW 325 2001 problem was reported in BRONX, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 325 2001 Safety Review #10448462

BMW 325 2001 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2011.BMW 325 2001, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . REAR LEFT TURN SIGNAL BLINKING FAST INDICATING BAD BULB BUT ALL BULBS ARE GOOD. REAR LEFT TURN SIGNAL BULB HAS A LOWER LUMINOUS INTENSITY THAN THE OTHER BULBS. REPLACING THE BULB WITH A NEW BULB MAKES NOT DIFFERENCE. RIGHT TURN SIGNAL INTERMITTENTLY BLINKS FAST INDICATING A BAD BULB BUT ALL BULBS ARE WORKING. *TR.Mileage was 104100 miles. BMW 325 2001 problem was reported in GOLDEN, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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