NHTSA Complaint #11301936 — 2008 BMW 528I

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11301936
Vehicle	2008 BMW 528I
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	January 25, 2020
Date Filed	January 26, 2020
Mileage	300,901 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

MY SEAT WAS SMOKING AND SOON TO CATCH FIRE IF I HADN'T CAUGHT THIS. WHAT SHOULD I DO TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE?

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