NHTSA Complaint #10371219 — 2004 VOLVO S60

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10371219
Vehicle	2004 VOLVO S60
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	December 18, 2010
Date Filed	December 19, 2010
Mileage	126,597 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE NOTICED VERY STRONG BURNING SMELL. FELT BURNING SENSATION THROUGH SLACK LEG WHILE STILL DRIVING. NOTICED A HOLE HAD BURNED THROUGH LEATHER ON REAR LEFT SIDE OF DRIVERS SEAT. SMOKE WAS PUMPING OUT OF HOLE IN LEATHER (APPX 1/2-INCH ROUND) FROM SEAT PADDING. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED SEAT WARMER OFF AND THE BURNING STOPPED. AN HOUR LATER, I TURNED SEAT WARMER ON WHILE AUTO WAS RUNNING. SMOKE BEGAN COMING OUT OF SEAT HOLE WITHIN ABOUT 30-45 SECONDS. TURNED OFF SEAT WARMER IMMEDIATELY. BURNING STOPPED. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. INSIDE OF AUTO NOW STINKS OF BURNED PLASTIC/FOAM. *TR

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