NHTSA Complaint #10808824 — 2008 BMW X3 SAV

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10808824
Vehicle	2008 BMW X3 SAV
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	November 27, 2015
Date Filed	December 7, 2015
Mileage	124,100 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING MY 2008 BMW X3, THE DRIVER SIDE HEATED SEAT WAS TURNED ON, THAN SHORTED OUT, BURNED THROUGH THE PROTECTIVE LAYERS, A STINKY SMOKE CREATED, MELTED MY LEATHER SEAT, AND PARTIALLY BURNED MY JEANS AND LEG. DUE TO THE YEAR AND MILES ON THE VEHICLE, BMW WOULD NOT FIX ANY OF THE PARTS.

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