The contact owns a 1995 BMW 318I. The contact stated that the vehicle had the same failure as noted in recall # 98V178000 concerning engine and engine cooling:cooling system. He stated that the water pump failed and would cost $800 to repair. However, the repair was performed free of charge because the vehicle was under warranty. He first noticed the failure approximately one year ago. As a result, his vehicle stalled on the highway, and had to be towed to the dealer. The dealer replaced the pump. Approximately a week ago the failure recurred, and would cost $800 to repair. The dealer stated that they would not service the recall, and that the vehicle not included in the recall due to the VIN. The current mileage is 121,471, and failure mileage was 80,000. The consumer has provided the invoice for repairs. The dealer states that the consumer needs a ring replaced in the steering column to repair the horn which is inoperable and seatbelt tension to repair airbag light. Updated 05/23/07

- Nutley, NJ, USA

Consumer states while driving the vehicle was in accident with another vehicle. Consumer states that the driver side air bag did not deploy on time.the consumer states her head hit the steering wheel then the air bag deployed. Also passenger side air bag did not deploy. Consumer states the vehicle was running at 30mph during impact. Consumer also states the seat belts did not lock up. Dealer notified.

- Sugar Land, TX, USA