NHTSA Complaint #544514 — 1986 VOLVO 240
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER issue reported to NHTSA
Fire 1 Injury
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 544514 |
| Vehicle | 1986 VOLVO 240 |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MA |
Consumer Description
UPON DEPRESSING DRIVER'S SEAT WARMER BUTTON, DRIVER SMELLED BURNING ODOR FOLLOWED BY FLAMES BELOW DRIVER'S SEAT, VEHICLE TOTALLY DESTROYED, INJURY TO CONSUMER.
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