NHTSA Complaint #10437569 — 2003 BMW 530I

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10437569
Vehicle	2003 BMW 530I
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	November 22, 2011
Date Filed	November 28, 2011
Mileage	92,400 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

DRIVER'S SIDE HEATED SEAT BURNED HOLE ON LEFT SIDE OF SEAT WHEN ACTIVATED AND SINGED WIFE'S JACKET WHILE DRIVING. SMALL HOLE BURNED INTO SEAT. BMW REFUSES TO ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR DAMAGE AND CORRECT DEFECT DESPITE NUMEROUS INCIDENTS OVER A NUMBER OF YEARS WHICH THEY ARE WELL AWARE OF. THIS IS POTENTIALLY A DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR CABIN FIRE AND OCCUPANT BURNS. *KB

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