NHTSA Complaint #10550992 — 2002 MINI COOPER S SEATS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10550992
Vehicle	2002 MINI COOPER S
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	October 18, 2013
Date Filed	November 5, 2013
Mileage	32,515 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

THE PASSENGER SIDE HEATED SEAT MALFUNCTIONED AND BURNED A HOLE INTO THE LEATHERETTE UPHOLSTERY AND MY WIFES SWEATER. SHE WAS SITTING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEN IT OCCURRED. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR FIRE A DEFINITE SAFETY HAZARD. *TR

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