NHTSA Complaint #11118569 — 2007 BMW X5

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11118569
Vehicle	2007 BMW X5
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	August 6, 2018
Date Filed	August 8, 2018
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ALL OF A SUDDEN HE COULDN'T STOP AND ALSO, CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. CALLED AND THERE'S SO RECALL IT SHOULD BE BECAUSE MY HUSBAND COULD HAVE DIED

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