# 1997 BMW 540I — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
> NHTSA complaint `305539` · 2001-07-28 · BMW of North America, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** BMW
- **Model:** 540I
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** BMW of North America, LLC
- **Component:** UNKNOWN OR OTHER
## Narrative
DRIVER USES REMOTE KEY TO LOCK AUTO FROM DISTANCE AWAY SEALING PASSENGER IN CAR: OUTSIDE TEMP. 114 DEGREES. CAR DESIGN HAS NO ESCAPE DEVICE FROM INSIDE       INSIDE
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