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2007 BMW X3 SAV — SEATS

1 injured · 1022586 · 2013-11-19

Vehicle

Make
BMW
Model
X3 SAV
Year
2007
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Component
SEATS
Miles at failure
53,000

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

THE PASSENGER SEAT HEATING ELEMENT GOT SO HOT THAT IT STARTED TO SMOKE, BURNT THROUGH THE LEATHER AND BURNT MY WIFE'S COAT AND LEG. *TR

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10552859
Machine
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