NHTSA Complaint #10214090 — 2001 BMW 530I ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10214090
Vehicle	2001 BMW 530I
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	January 3, 2008
Date Filed	January 7, 2008
Mileage	150,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	TX

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 530I. THE CONTACT STATED THE SHE HEARD AN EXPLOSION COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AFTER THE SHE CRANKED THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED MAJOR DAMAGE. AS OF JANUARY 7, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED HE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 150,000.

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