# 2001 BMW 325 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
> NHTSA complaint `296416` · 2001-06-06 · BMW of North America, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** BMW
- **Model:** 325
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** BMW of North America, LLC
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
## Narrative
AFTER DRIVING 15 MILES AND PARKING  VEHICLE IN GARAGE, SHE SMELLED AN ELECTRICAL/BURNING SMELL.   CONSUMER RESTARTED VEHICLE AND BACKED IT OUT OF  GARAGE.  WHEN  VEHICLE WAS OUTSIDE OF  GARAGE CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM  HOOD, AND COULD SEE FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHEN SHE LOOKED THROUGH GRILL.   FIRE COMPANY AND INSURANCE ADJUSTER DETERMINED THAT  ENGINE FAN WAS  COMPONENT RESPONSIBLE FOR  FIRE.  PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
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