NHTSA Complaint #10500970 — 2004 VOLVO S60

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10500970
Vehicle	2004 VOLVO S60
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	February 26, 2013
Date Filed	March 1, 2013
Mileage	48,200 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

THE DRIVER SEAT OVERHEATED, APPARENTLY FROM A MALFUNCTIONING SEAT WARMER, CAUSING COMBUSTION. THE FIRE BURNED THROUGH THE SEAT PADDING, OUTER LEATHER COVERING, AND THE DRIVER'S CLOTHING. IT BURNED INTO A WALLET IN THE DRIVER'S BACK POCKET, WHICH PROTECTED THE DRIVER FROM A BURN. THE BURN HOLE IN THE SEAT IS ABOUT THE SIZE OF A NICKEL. *TR

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