NHTSA Complaint #11232480 — 2003 BMW X5

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11232480
Vehicle	2003 BMW X5
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	July 9, 2019
Date Filed	July 16, 2019
Mileage	168,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

PARKED VEHICLE, NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH HOOD, TURNED INTO FIRE, HEARD 'BOOM,' VEHICLE EXPLODED, HOUSTON FIRE DEPT RESPONDED AND WILL HAVE REPORT OF THIS INCIDENT

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