NHTSA Complaint #11387822 — 2008 BMW 550I

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11387822
Vehicle	2008 BMW 550I
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 5, 2021
Date Filed	January 13, 2021
Mileage	110,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

VEHICLE PARKED FOR DAYS, NOTICED SMOKE FROM PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE BAY, INSPECTION FOUND POSSIBLE FAULTY ELECTRICAL WIRING OR OIL LEAK ONTO ELECTRICAL WIRING CAUSING SMALL FIRE ON ENGINE FLOOR. DISCONNECTED NEGATIVE TERMINAL TO BATTERY.

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