NHTSA Complaint #10550992 — 2002 MINI COOPER S
SEATS issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10550992 |
| Vehicle | 2002 MINI COOPER S |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| 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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