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2006 BMW X3 — SEATS

1 injured · 977816 · 2013-05-07

Vehicle

Make
BMW
Model
X3
Year
2006
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Component
SEATS
Miles at failure
55,000
Speed
40 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

I FELT A BURNING SENSATION UNDER MY LEFT LEG AND PULLED THE CAR OVER. NOTICED THAT THE SEAT HAD CRACKED AND THERE WAS A DISCOLORATION INDICATING A BURN. I SWITCHED OFF THE HEATED SEAT AND CONTINUED. I HAVE FELT THIS BURNING SENSATION A FEW OTHER TIMES AND WOULD TURN DOWN THE HEAT OR SWITCH IT OFF ALTOGETHER. THE DEALER SUGGESTED A CHANGE OF THE SEAT COVER WHICH COSTS UPWARDS OF 1000 $S *TR

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10510989
Machine
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