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      02-03-2018, 07:24 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by fosterelli View Post
Was it an OEM airbag with legitimate BMW serial numbers & identifiers? I think that's what Gilly is getting at...if it's a bum airbag you won't find out until it's too late. Can't say I'd feel comfortable without knowing the source, origin, chain of custody, etc...not just for me, but for my wife and kids in case one of them is driving.
It is my understanding that neither BMW nor any car company manufactures airbags.
But will ask dealer to check next time around.
Brand new round two stage airbags are around $600 in US.
Latvia has become the European Mecca of aftermarket body parts and cheaper OEM parts.
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