NHTSA Complaint #10428293 — 2004 BMW Z4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10428293
Vehicle	2004 BMW Z4
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 29, 2011
Date Filed	October 3, 2011
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AL

Consumer Description

WATER GETS INTO THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT THROUGH THE RUBBER GROMMET THAT CARRIES THE MAIN BATTERY CABLE FROM THE TRUNK TO THE FRONT OF THE CAR. THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT IS A WELL THAT ALSO HOUSES THE CAR STEREO AMPLIFIER. AMPLIFIER WAS SITTING IN ABOUT 2 INCHES OF WATER CAUSING THE CIRCUIT BOARD TO SHORT OUT AND CATCH ON FIRE. *TR

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