NHTSA Complaint #11181658 — 2007 BMW 328I ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11181658
Vehicle	2007 BMW 328I
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 21, 2019
Date Filed	February 21, 2019
Mileage	50,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING OR WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE, A STRONG BURNING ODOR OF PLASTIC EMITTED THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CONTACT CALLED CLASSIC BMW AT (214) 778-2600 (LOCATED AT 6800 DALLAS PKWY, PLANO, TX 75024) AND WAS INFORMED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVEN TO THE DEALER DUE TO THE BURNING ODOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. *TT CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. *JB

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