NHTSA Complaint #702005 — 1985 BMW 318I

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 702005
Vehicle 1985 BMW 318I
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State AL

Consumer Description

SMOKE COMMING FROM DASH INTERIOR AND THEN FLAMES BURST OUT CONSUMED CAR IN 15 MINUTES, CAR TOTALED OUT

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