NHTSA Complaint #10860416 — 2008 BMW 528I

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10860416
Vehicle	2008 BMW 528I
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 10, 2016
Date Filed	April 19, 2016
Mileage	85,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

THERE IS A VERY STRONG FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES THAT I NOTICE UPON OPENING THE DRIVER DOOR.

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