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2007 BMW X3 SAV — SEATS

1 injured · 1355685 · 2017-02-13

Vehicle

Make
BMW
Model
X3 SAV
Year
2007
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Component
SEATS
Miles at failure
79,113
Speed
35 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

2007 BMW X3 WITH JUST UNDER 80,000 MILES. THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BOTTOM BURNED THROUGH THE UPHOLSTERY AND BURNED THE THIGH OF THE DRIVER WHILE THE SEAT HEATER WAS IN USE APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES INTO THE DRIVE ON PAVED CITY STREETS. IT WAS IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF BEFORE THE UPHOLSTERY ACTUALLY CAUGHT FIRE.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10954297
Machine
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