NHTSA Complaint #10684274 — 2004 BMW X3
SEATS issue reported to NHTSA
1 Injury
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10684274 |
| Vehicle | 2004 BMW X3 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 98,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | WI |
Consumer Description
DRIVER SIDE SEAT WARMER WAS SET ON THE MEDIUM SETTING, SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND THEN STARTED TO FEEL PAIN IN MY LEG, BECAUSE THE HEATED SEATS HAD MELTED THE LEATHER AND BURNED MY PANTS AND MY LEG. *TR
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