NHTSA Complaint #10954249 — 2005 BMW X5

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10954249
Vehicle	2005 BMW X5
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	November 15, 2016
Date Filed	February 13, 2017
Mileage	95,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

SEAT HEATER GOT TOO HOT . IT MADE A BURNT HOLE IN SEAT, MY PANTS AND BURNED ME. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE

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