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2006 BMW 650I — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

fire · 1195422 · 2015-07-02

Vehicle

Make
BMW
Model
650I
Year
2006
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Miles at failure
47,500
Speed
35 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

COOL EVENING, ENGAGE DRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATER, STARTED SMELLING FOUL SMELL, SHORT DRIVE 3-5 MINUTES. FOUND THAT SEAT HEATER MUST OF HAD A SHORT, BURNED HOLE THROUGH SEAT PADDING, LEATHER SEAT COVER, MY SHORTS AND I WAS SAVED BY MY WALLET THAT HAD A HOLE BURNED INTO IT. NOTE : CAR IS IN NE OHIO FOR SUMMER

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10731644
Machine
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