NHTSA Complaint #10259104 — 2003 BMW 525I

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10259104
Vehicle	2003 BMW 525I
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	February 15, 2009
Date Filed	February 17, 2009
Mileage	45,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND TURNED THE SEAT HEATER ON. AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES INTO MY DRIVE, I STARTED TO SMELL SMOKE AND THEN SAW SMOKE IN THE CAR. I PULLED OVER AND SAW THAT THE SEAT WAS CATCHING ON FIRE. I TURNED THE SEAT HEATER OFF AND DOUSED THE FIRE WITH WATER. *TR

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