• By Matt Hardigree
    Aug 13, 2008 3:00 PM 1,465
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    Carl Long Owes NASCAR $200,000 For 0.17 Cubic Inches
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    BMW Recalling 200,000 Vehicles Due To Airbag Non-Deployment Issues

    BMW announced today that it was recalling approximately 200,000 vehicles because a sensor issue might stop the front passenger airbag from deploying. The issue comes from small cracks that could develop within a seat detection mat, causing the airbag to be deactivated. Affected are MY 2006 3-series and MY 2004-2006 5-series cars and MY 2004-2006 X3 SUVs. Thankfully, no one has reported being hurt because of potential problem, and it doesn't seem to affect other airbags. We guess It's a good thing that BMW drivers are so unlikely to crash... [MSNBC]


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