NHTSA Complaint #10447192 — 2005 BMW X3 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10447192
Vehicle	2005 BMW X3
Component	SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Date of Incident	February 3, 2012
Date Filed	February 8, 2012
Mileage	75,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER SIDE HEATED SEAT OVERHEATED. THE SEAT BECAME SEVERELY HOT AND BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER SEATS AS WELL AS BURNING A HOLE THROUGH THE CONTACT'S PANTS. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,000. UPDATED 02/22/12 *BF UPDATED 03/01/12

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