NHTSA Complaint #562337 — 1998 BMW Z3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Complaint Details

ODI Number	562337
Vehicle	1998 BMW Z3
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Date of Incident	July 9, 2001
Date Filed	September 12, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING, NO INDICATOR LIGHTS DISPLAYED AND NO ODOR OF RAW FUEL WAS APPARENT POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE, CONSUMER IS SEEKING MONETARY COMPENSATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER.*YH

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