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2004 BMW X3 — SEATS

fire1 injured · 906563 · 2012-02-23

Vehicle

Make
BMW
Model
X3
Year
2004
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Component
SEATS
Miles at failure
47,598

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

DRIVER'S SEAT BACK HEATER GRID SHORTED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE INSULATION AND LEATHER SEAT COVER. IT WAS HOT ENOUGH TO CAUSE PHYSICAL BURNS. *TR

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10449051
Machine
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