NHTSA Complaint #10584649 — 2004 BMW 530I
SEATS issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10584649 |
| Vehicle | 2004 BMW 530I |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 217,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MD |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 530I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 217,000.
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