Sensor Occupant Classification Front Passenger problems of the 2006 BMW X5

The contact owns a 2006 BMW X5. The contact stated that he initially received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 08v384000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the recall repair was performed. Three years later, with the passenger’s side front seat unoccupied, the passenger’s side air bag light illuminated and a warning chime was audible. The passenger’s side seat belt had to be engaged to correct the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure and provided an estimate for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.