NHTSA Complaint #11121721 — 2011 BMW 550I

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11121721
Vehicle	2011 BMW 550I
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	August 22, 2018
Date Filed	August 22, 2018
Mileage	137,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OR

Consumer Description

VEHICLE STATIONARY FOR OVER 3 HOURS, PARKED IN A PARKING LOT (WORK LOCATION) AND BURST INTO FLAMES UNDER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. 8-22-18; 12:30 PM. BEAVERTON, OREGON FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED AND PUT FIRE OUT. SEE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT

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