# 2002 BMW 330XI — SEATS
> NHTSA complaint `706550` · 2009-02-02 · 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:** 330XI
- **Year:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** BMW of North America, LLC
- **Component:** SEATS
- **Miles at failure:** 63,000
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
PASSENGER SEAT HEATER BURNING THROUGH LEATHER SEAT COVER INTO MY PANTS AND BURNING THE UNDERSIDE OF MY THIGH.  THERE WAS VISIBLE SMOKE AND A VERY STRONG BURNING SMELL. *TR
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