NHTSA Complaint #11150794 — 2001 BMW 530IA
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11150794 |
| Vehicle | 2001 BMW 530IA |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 125,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MD |
Consumer Description
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT WALMART. LESS THEN 5 MINUTES AFTER WALKING INTO THE STORE THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE.
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