NHTSA Complaint #11382832 — 2006 BMW X5
SEATS issue reported to NHTSA
Fire 1 Injury
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11382832 |
| Vehicle | 2006 BMW X5 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 120,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NH |
Consumer Description
MY HEATED SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED ME AND MY COAT. I VERY RARELY USED IT AT ALL. I STARTED USING IT AND IT WAS PROBABLY THE 10TH TIME I USED IT WHEN IT OCCURRED.
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