NHTSA Complaint #11138952 — 2008 BMW 328XI

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11138952
Vehicle 2008 BMW 328XI
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 6 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State PA

Consumer Description

DRIVING MY CAR FOR SHORT DISTANCE MAKES ENGINE HOT AND SMELL ELECTRICAL WIRE BURNING. THE SAME MODEL AND YEAR WITH DIFFERENT VIN HAS RECALL OF PROBLEM DESCRIBED. ATTACHED PHOTO DESCRIBES SAME PROBLEM I HAVE. PLEASE PROVIDE A SOLUTION

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