# 2008 BMW 550I — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `677202` · 2008-07-08 · 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:** 550I
- **Year:** 2008
- **Manufacturer:** BMW of North America, LLC
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 6,000
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 528I (NA).  THE CONTACT STATED THAT A SEALED BOTTLE OF WATER STORED IN THE TRUNK LEAKED.  THE LEAK CAUSED AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE, WHICH BURNED THE WIRES AND MODULATORS.  THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED.  THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000.
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