TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR. THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HEATER HAD MALFUNCTIONED AND BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE LEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000.