NHTSA Complaint #10969653 — 2006 BMW X5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10969653
Vehicle	2006 BMW X5
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 24, 2017
Date Filed	March 30, 2017
Mileage	106,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

MY HEATED SEAT CATCHED ON FIRE. DRIVER SIDE SEAT LEFT SIDE REAR. I GOT BURNED AS I WAS DRIVING ON A PARKING LOT. I REALIZED THAT MY PANTS HAVE A WHOLE AS WELL AS OF THE SEAT

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