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2016 BMW M4 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

fire · 1381632 · 2017-05-31

Vehicle

Make
BMW
Model
M4
Year
2016
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Miles at failure
41,458
Speed
40 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BMW M4. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE PASSENGER SEAT BEGAN TO EMIT SMOKE AFTER THE PASSENGER TURNED ON THE SEAT HEATER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED AT ERHARD BMW OF FARMINGTON HILLS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,458. UPDATED 09/20/17*LJ *CN

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10992505
Machine
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