NHTSA Complaint #10450372 — 2001 BMW 325I
SEATS issue reported to NHTSA
Fire 1 Injury
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10450372 |
| Vehicle | 2001 BMW 325I |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 198,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | VA |
Consumer Description
THE SEAT HEATER CAUGHT FIRE BURNING A HOLE IN THE SEAT, SINGING MY JEANS AND MY LEG (MINOR BURN, NOT MEDICALLY TREATED), AND CAUSING THE AIR BAG SENSOR TO MELT. BMW HAS RECALLED THESE SEATS IN OTHER MODELS BUT NOT THIS ONE. I SENT THE INFORMATION TO BMW AND AM AWAITING A RESPONSE. *TR
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