NHTSA Complaint #11351786 — 2006 BMW X3

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11351786
Vehicle	2006 BMW X3
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	January 25, 2016
Date Filed	August 28, 2020
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KY

Consumer Description

DRIVER SEAT HEATER COIL BURNED UP WHILE I WAS SITTING IN THE GARAGE PREPARING TO LEAVE CAUSING HOLE IN THE SEAT AND MY PANTS.. I SEARCHED ON YOUTUBE AND IT SHOWED THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL INCIDENTS OF THIS HAPPENING. SHOULDN'T THERE BE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM

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