Consumer Complaint Detail

BMW / 325 / 2001

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 001148454 Incident Date: Jun, 03 2001
Consumer's City: SAN ANTONIO Consumer's State: TX
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: BMW of North America, LLC
Model Name: 325 Model Year: 2001
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: WBABN33451J Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jun, 05 2001 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: After driving 15 miles and parking vehicle in garage, she smelled an electrical/burning smell. consumer restarted vehicle and backed it out of garage. when vehicle was outside of garage consumer noticed smoke coming from hood, and could see fire in engine compartment when she looked through grill. fire company and insurance adjuster determined that engine fan was component responsible for fire. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak