NHTSA Complaint #10088308 — 1985 BMW 318I

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10088308
Vehicle	1985 BMW 318I
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	July 28, 2004
Date Filed	August 21, 2004
Mileage	145,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

1/12/04 BRAKE REPLACEMENT. 3/16/04 -ENGINE SMOKING. 3/17/04 RADIATOR HOSE,CLAMPS ANTIFREEZE,NEW RADIATOR $368.17 - 7/28/04 VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND EXPLODED. MY DAUGHTER WAS SECONDS FROM BEING BURNED ALIVE. *JB

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