# 2004 BMW 530I — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
> NHTSA complaint `654101` · 2008-01-17 · BMW of North America, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** BMW
- **Model:** 530I
- **Year:** 2004
- **Manufacturer:** BMW of North America, LLC
- **Component:** SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
- **Speed:** 10 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING, THE SEAT HEATER BURNED A HOLE IN THE LEATHER SEAT, RESULTING IN IGNITION OF DRIVERS CLOTHING (LEATHER JACKET AND SUIT COAT), WHICH CAUGHT FIRE. ATTEMPTS TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES RESULTED IN HEAT BLISTERS AND BURNS TO DRIVERS HANDS, DAMAGE TO CAR, SMOKE DAMAGE, AND DAMAGE TO PERSONAL ATTIRE, LOSS OF WORK HOURS, ETC.  THE CAR WAS PURCHASED CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED, HOWEVER, THE RECALL OF THE FRONT SEAT HEATER WAS, OBVIOUSLY, NOT COMPLETED BY THE DEALERSHIP PRIOR TO VEHICLE PURCHASE.  *TR
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