# 1991 BMW 525I — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
> NHTSA complaint `123610` · 1998-11-17 · BMW of North America, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** BMW
- **Model:** 525I
- **Year:** 1991
- **Manufacturer:** BMW of North America, LLC
- **Component:** AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- **Speed:** 65 mph
## Narrative
TRAVELING 65MPH GOING AROUND A CURB WHEN SUDDENLY, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. IT OBSTRUCTED THE DRIVER'S VIEW.  HAD NOT HIT ANYTHING & NO OTHER VEHICLE HAD HIT BMW. STEERING WHEEL HAD TO BE TAPED TO BE DRIVEN.  *AK
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