NHTSA Complaint #564487 — 1997 VOLVO 850

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	564487
Vehicle	1997 VOLVO 850
Component	SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Date Filed	July 31, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING FOR 3-5 MINUTES WITH THE SEAT HEATER ON WHEN THE LEFT FRONT SEAT BOTTOM HEATER CAUGHT FIRE, THE INVESIGATOR REPORTED THAT THIS FIRE WAS THE RESULT OF UNREGULATED OPERATION OF THE HEATER PAD WIRES. NLM

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