NHTSA Complaint #749372 — 1997 BMW 540I

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	749372
Vehicle	1997 BMW 540I
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	July 23, 2001
Date Filed	August 1, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	AR

Consumer Description

DRIVER USES REMOTE KEY TO LOCK AUTO FROM DISTANCE AWAY SEALING PASSENGER IN CAR: OUTSIDE TEMP. 114 DEGREES. CAR DESIGN HAS NO ESCAPE DEVICE FROM INSIDE INSIDE

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