NHTSA Complaint #10386219 — 2002 BMW 530I

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10386219
Vehicle	2002 BMW 530I
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	January 7, 2011
Date Filed	March 2, 2011
Mileage	30,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

HEATED DRIVER SEAT WILL BURN LEG OR BACK. HEATER HAS BURNED HOLE THROUGH LEATHER. PLAZA MOTORS / ST. LOUIS MO INFORMED ME THAT BMW WILL NOT FIX. HEATER IS A FIRE HAZARD AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. *TR

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