NHTSA Complaint #11218082 — 2008 BMW 135I ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11218082
Vehicle	2008 BMW 135I
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	June 4, 2019
Date Filed	June 5, 2019
Mileage	90,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

AN ELECTRICAL FIRE IGNITED UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT AND PASSENGER FLOORBOARD. FLAMES CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT AND FLOORBOARD. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED 3RD DEGREE BURNS AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL SKIN GRAFTS. THE CAR WAS MOVING AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE.

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