| Issue ID | 1453877 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11079590 |
| Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 325I |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 14/03/18 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact smelled smoke in the vehicle while driving various speeds when the heater was activated. The contact spoke with critz bmw of savannah (7009 abercorn st, savannah, ga 31406, (912) 354-7000) and was advised that the parts for the blower motor recall were not available and bmw would not have parts for six months to a year. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The nhtsa campaign number was not provided. The failure mileage was approximately 94,650. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 94650 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | VIDALIA, GA |
| VIN pattern | WBAVB135X6PXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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