Issue ID | 1235242 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10787752 |
Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X3 |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 30/10/15 |
Component | SEATS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Two minutes after turning on driver's side seat heater, i began to smell something burning. Lower left lumbar section of the seat was extremely hot, felt hot instantly even through a winter coat and sweatshirt. Immediately turned the seat heater off. Extremely considered the car would catch fire. Car has 102,000 miles. No visible wear or burn marks on this seat. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 102000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WESTON, MO |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | 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 | 35 |
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