Issue ID | 835840 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10373462 |
Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X3 |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 05/12/10 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Heated seat caught fire, burning through thick leather upholstery. 2005 bmw x3, 36,000 miles. Not repaired, out of warranty, bmw only willing to pay for half of replacement, consumer cost 700 dollars. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 37000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BLOOMINGTON, IN |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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