1998 BMW 540IA User Comment / Complaint

The inside door handles of my car (1998 bmw model 540ia) are constructed of low grade / fragile plastic material which breaks during normal usage. without a handle it is very difficult to exit the vehicle. an extremely hazardous situation results when this handle has broken because in case of an accident, a driver, or passenger, will be trapped in the vehicle. to escape, that person would have to crawl to the other side of the car or to the front/rear seat to open a door. in case of an injury from the accident this might not be possible. this hazardous situation is a result of the manufacturers use of low quality materials in such an important component as the door handles used for emergency exit. a stronger material which is not so easily broken should be used for these parts - such as steel.