Consumer Complaint Detail

BMW / 530 / 2001

Recalls
1 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 001153511 Incident Date: Aug, 08 2001
Consumer's City: Consumer's State: OR
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: BMW of North America, LLC
Model Name: 530 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: 1
Vehicle's VIN#: WBADT63441C Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Aug, 09 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: While driving at 50-55 mph consumer smelled smoke. she pulled over and saw flames coming from under the hood. fire was put out, came from cooling fan area. damage to vehicle unknown, consumer suffered smoke inhalation. *ak