NHTSA Complaint #11375141 — 2007 BMW X3

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11375141
Vehicle	2007 BMW X3
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	November 15, 2020
Date Filed	November 17, 2020
Mileage	173,350 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING, I TURNED ON THE SEAT WARMER. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES, I SMELLED BURNING AND MY LEFT THIGH FELT HOT. I TURNED OFF THE SEAT WARMER AND THE SMELL ABATED. THE RESULTING BURN MARK WAS LEFT IN THE SEAT.

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