NHTSA Complaint #11023377 — 2000 BMW 740I
SEATS issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11023377 |
| Vehicle | 2000 BMW 740I |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 139,100 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | OR |
Consumer Description
WHEN SEAT HEATER SWITCHED ON, A BURNING SMELL RESULTED. I SWITCHED IT OFF IMMEDIATELY. INSPECTION OF SEAT AFTERWARDS RESULTED IN FINDING A SPOT WHERE THE LEATHER WAS BURNED. CLEARLY THIS COULD RESULT IN A BURN TO THE DRIVER OR A FIRE.
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