Another BMW burns totally. Otro BMW que arde enterito.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
A new case of burning X5 in Canada/Nuevo caso de X5 quemado en Canada
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The Parking Lot => General Car Talk => Topic started by: Winklovic on February 05, 2009, 10:20:40 am
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Title: Blaze Damages Luxury Cars at Birchwood BMW - Winnipeg
Post by: Winklovic on February 05, 2009, 10:20:40 am
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Blaze damages luxury cars at Birchwood
By: Staff Writer
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A fire in the engine compartment of a BMW X5 in the service department at Birchwood BMW in the Pointe West AutoPark Wednesday night caused smoke damage to nine other vehicles in the shop. (WAYNE GLOWACKI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS)
A fire at one of Winnipeg’s high-end automobile dealerships Wednesday night caused $600,000 damage to a number of vehicles and the building.
Fire crews were called to Birchwood BMW at 3965 Portage Ave. shortly after supper time after a fire began in the mechanics work area.
There were no injuries and the fire is under investigation.
BBC: El fuego afecta a los minis/BBC: Minis also under the scope for fire risk
Watch video/Ver video:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/watchdog/2009/04/mini_update.html
Minis that could catch fire
Post categories: Cars and transport, Faulty or dangerous goods
Zoe Behagg - web producer | 15:09 UK time, Monday, 20 April 2009
The Mini is one famous car, with one small part which has two big problems. In February 2009, we revealed the first. A fault with the power steering pump in many petrol Minis made between 2001 and 2007 was leaving some drivers fighting to control their cars. The manufacturers BMW insisted the issue didn't make them unsafe to drive but on a test track, Paul Heiney saw how difficult the Mini was to steer after we replicated a power steering pump failure.
Another fault
But now another fault could leave you with more to worry about than finding your
Mini difficult to steer. This time, the steering pump could actually be on fire.
When it happened to Lisa Rowland's car on a journey home from work, she fell out of
love with her Mini.
"I was driving down a dual carriageway and I smelt like... a smoke smell." Lisa told Watchdog. She pulled over and called her breakdown company because she thought she saw steam coming from under her bonnet. "While I was on the phone to them a guy
came running over to tell me that it wasn't steam coming from the bonnet it was smoke from a fire!"
They managed to put the flames out with an extinguisher before the fire brigade arrived. The cause of the fire Her power steering pump had overheated, burning wiring and plastics in the engine causing nearly £600 worth of damage. And because the car was out of warranty, BMW refused to pay.
The same thing happened to police officer Lisa Tibbitts. She parked her Mini just around the corner from the police station where she works.
"I went into work, I'd probably been there about 20 minutes when a work colleague shouted to me 'Your car's on fire!' I just thought they were joking." Lisa said.
They weren't joking, her car was on fire, and when she got outside, the fire brigade was in the process of putting the flames out.
"You could see there was still smoke coming from the engine. The closer I got there was just a really strong smell of burning. I just couldn't believe it, I remember having this nervous laugh. Because I'd had no problems with it, and it was just real shock."
A known fault
The new problem is a known fault, that can affect power steering pumps fitted to
petrol Minis produced between 2001 and August 2003. BMW insists at worst it will only cause overheating and smouldering - not a fire.
We asked forensic fire investigator Steve Hannaford to look at photos of some of the burnt parts from Lisa Tibbitt's Mini. He was sure that there had been a fire. "We can see we've got an electrical wiring harness here with some damage at one end. The close up view shows that the connector where it was attached to the pump has started to melt. This is copper and it melts at over 1000 degrees centigrade. I'd say if you've got temperatures in excess of 1,000 degrees centigrade with these sorts of flammable materials around it, you've got the basis of a fire."
But a spokeswoman for The Vehicle Operator & Services Agency (VOSA) says they don't believe a fire danger is posed. "We know of no cases where a fire has occurred as a result of any problems with a power steering pump on these vehicles. We understand that the German and American type approval authorities are also unaware of any cases where a vehicle fire resulted from such a problem. Our view is also based on the fact that the power steering pump is located in a heat-resistant environment."
BMW statement
"MINI UK strives to provide the best possible service to its customers and is concerned when they are not completely satisfied with their cars. Thorough investigation of cases relating to the corrosion of wiring looms fitted to the power steering pumps of petrol-fuelled MINI cars produced from 2001-August 2003 shows no evidence of fire occurring as a result.
"Water ingress may have caused shorting and the eventual overheating of the pump, leading to smouldering. At no point did any MINI investigated by MINI UK catch fire as the pump as the pump is situated in a virtually fire-proof location near the exhaust system and does not, itself, feature any flammable materials.
"However, MINI UK takes such incidents very seriously and reports to independent
regulatory bodies on technical matters. No recalls or actions have been issued as
BMW Group does not believe that power-steering failure is a safety issue. All new MINIs on sale today feature new power steering mechanisms completely
unaffected by these issues.
"We would advise that if any owner of a petrol-engine MINI produced between 2001-
August 2003 has experienced a similar situation, they should contact their dealer or
a dedicated MINI UK Customer Service line on 0800 777 129. This line is available from
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/watchdog/2009/04/mini_update.html
Minis that could catch fire
Post categories: Cars and transport, Faulty or dangerous goods
Zoe Behagg - web producer | 15:09 UK time, Monday, 20 April 2009
The Mini is one famous car, with one small part which has two big problems. In February 2009, we revealed the first. A fault with the power steering pump in many petrol Minis made between 2001 and 2007 was leaving some drivers fighting to control their cars. The manufacturers BMW insisted the issue didn't make them unsafe to drive but on a test track, Paul Heiney saw how difficult the Mini was to steer after we replicated a power steering pump failure.
Another fault
But now another fault could leave you with more to worry about than finding your
Mini difficult to steer. This time, the steering pump could actually be on fire.
When it happened to Lisa Rowland's car on a journey home from work, she fell out of
love with her Mini.
"I was driving down a dual carriageway and I smelt like... a smoke smell." Lisa told Watchdog. She pulled over and called her breakdown company because she thought she saw steam coming from under her bonnet. "While I was on the phone to them a guy
came running over to tell me that it wasn't steam coming from the bonnet it was smoke from a fire!"
They managed to put the flames out with an extinguisher before the fire brigade arrived. The cause of the fire Her power steering pump had overheated, burning wiring and plastics in the engine causing nearly £600 worth of damage. And because the car was out of warranty, BMW refused to pay.
The same thing happened to police officer Lisa Tibbitts. She parked her Mini just around the corner from the police station where she works.
"I went into work, I'd probably been there about 20 minutes when a work colleague shouted to me 'Your car's on fire!' I just thought they were joking." Lisa said.
They weren't joking, her car was on fire, and when she got outside, the fire brigade was in the process of putting the flames out.
"You could see there was still smoke coming from the engine. The closer I got there was just a really strong smell of burning. I just couldn't believe it, I remember having this nervous laugh. Because I'd had no problems with it, and it was just real shock."
A known fault
The new problem is a known fault, that can affect power steering pumps fitted to
petrol Minis produced between 2001 and August 2003. BMW insists at worst it will only cause overheating and smouldering - not a fire.
We asked forensic fire investigator Steve Hannaford to look at photos of some of the burnt parts from Lisa Tibbitt's Mini. He was sure that there had been a fire. "We can see we've got an electrical wiring harness here with some damage at one end. The close up view shows that the connector where it was attached to the pump has started to melt. This is copper and it melts at over 1000 degrees centigrade. I'd say if you've got temperatures in excess of 1,000 degrees centigrade with these sorts of flammable materials around it, you've got the basis of a fire."
But a spokeswoman for The Vehicle Operator & Services Agency (VOSA) says they don't believe a fire danger is posed. "We know of no cases where a fire has occurred as a result of any problems with a power steering pump on these vehicles. We understand that the German and American type approval authorities are also unaware of any cases where a vehicle fire resulted from such a problem. Our view is also based on the fact that the power steering pump is located in a heat-resistant environment."
BMW statement
"MINI UK strives to provide the best possible service to its customers and is concerned when they are not completely satisfied with their cars. Thorough investigation of cases relating to the corrosion of wiring looms fitted to the power steering pumps of petrol-fuelled MINI cars produced from 2001-August 2003 shows no evidence of fire occurring as a result.
"Water ingress may have caused shorting and the eventual overheating of the pump, leading to smouldering. At no point did any MINI investigated by MINI UK catch fire as the pump as the pump is situated in a virtually fire-proof location near the exhaust system and does not, itself, feature any flammable materials.
"However, MINI UK takes such incidents very seriously and reports to independent
regulatory bodies on technical matters. No recalls or actions have been issued as
BMW Group does not believe that power-steering failure is a safety issue. All new MINIs on sale today feature new power steering mechanisms completely
unaffected by these issues.
"We would advise that if any owner of a petrol-engine MINI produced between 2001-
August 2003 has experienced a similar situation, they should contact their dealer or
a dedicated MINI UK Customer Service line on 0800 777 129. This line is available from
Un despacho de abogados está montando demanda contra BMW/ Claas action against BMW
http://www.vehicle-injuries.com/bmw-fire.htm
BMW Fires Investigation
The national law firm of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP is currently investigating complaints from BMW car owners regarding spontaneous fires that occurred in their BMW vehicles, including those from the BMW 6 Series.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, vehicle fires account for thousands of deaths and injuries, and over a billion dollars in property damage each year. Vehicle fires can occur for a variety of reasons, many of which involve manufacturing defects. Fuel leaks, faulty engine switches, and defective tank placement are just a few of the vehicle defects that may lead to a fire.
If you or a family member has experienced a vehicle fire in a 6 Series or any other BMW vehicle that resulted in injury, death or major property damage, we welcome your inquiry. To submit a complaint concerning your vehicle, please click here. There is no claim or obligation for our review of your case.
Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP represents persons injured in vehicle accidents. Click here to submit your case.
Our Firm
Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, is a national law firm of over 50 lawyers with offices in San Francisco, New York and Nashville. Our attorneys are recognized for the successful prosecution of lawsuits involving deaths, personal injuries and property damage due to defective products, including in the field of vehicle safety.
BMW Fires Investigation
The national law firm of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP is currently investigating complaints from BMW car owners regarding spontaneous fires that occurred in their BMW vehicles, including those from the BMW 6 Series.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, vehicle fires account for thousands of deaths and injuries, and over a billion dollars in property damage each year. Vehicle fires can occur for a variety of reasons, many of which involve manufacturing defects. Fuel leaks, faulty engine switches, and defective tank placement are just a few of the vehicle defects that may lead to a fire.
If you or a family member has experienced a vehicle fire in a 6 Series or any other BMW vehicle that resulted in injury, death or major property damage, we welcome your inquiry. To submit a complaint concerning your vehicle, please click here. There is no claim or obligation for our review of your case.
Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP represents persons injured in vehicle accidents. Click here to submit your case.
Our Firm
Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, is a national law firm of over 50 lawyers with offices in San Francisco, New York and Nashville. Our attorneys are recognized for the successful prosecution of lawsuits involving deaths, personal injuries and property damage due to defective products, including in the field of vehicle safety.
Un nuevo caso en Zagreb de X5 que arde/another x5 catches fire in Zagreb
Enlace a la pavorosa galeria de fotos de un nuevo X% on fire/A new x5 on fire in zagreb
Texto del articulo en prensa – press article
http://www.javno.com/en-croatia/photo--two-cars-of-lawyer-batarelo-burned-tonight_32446
The cars VW Golf 5 and BMW X5 set on fire, both Zagreb´s registrations on the property of Zagreb´s lawyer Mirko Batarela. The fire spreaded from cars to the wooden shed, but the real cause of fire is still not known.
Is the cause failure on installations?
Fire started about 2.40 a.m. on the BMW X5, which is owned by company of Batarelo´s daughter Signumsped. Yesterday she returned from the journey to Zadar around 4 p.m. and everything was fine with a car.
- Neighbors woke me up and called the firemen. I got up and saw how everything is burning. I was completely helpless, and what is the worst, the firemen went on the wrong address in Zagreb. According to first information of the investigation team, failure on BMW´s installations caused the fire - Mirko Batarelo stated.
We have unofficially found that the fire has started in the back part of BMW. That is not the first time they have problems with four years old car. The alarm used to switch on frequently, and different breakdowns happen as well. His son shoot the fire with a camera, so we are publishing one of those authentic photos.
Three months old VW Golf 5 belonged to his wife is completly burned while his Mercedes E 270 was in the garage and is not damaged.
lista de reproducción: "BMWs que arden solos"
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| iuliuscarter ha compartido una lista de reproducción de vídeos contigo en YouTube. ¡Esto es impresionante! Videos de BMWs en combustión espontánea. Videos with BMW's in spontaneous Combustion. BMW is not giving clues as to why it happens | |
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| iuliuscarter ha compartido una lista de reproducción de vídeos contigo en YouTube. Una recopilación de combustiones espontaneas(¿?) de BMW's , sobre todo X5 nuevos Compilation of BMW's, in spontaneous (¿?) combustion. .Most of them brand new... Videos de BMWs en combustión espontánea. Videos with BMW's in spontaneous Combustion. BMW is not giving clues as to why it happens | |
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Un BMW nuevo arde en madrid
5 enero 2009. Una familia numerosa recoge su nuevo BMW.
Durante todo el mes de enero 2009. La familia avisa a BMW que el coche presenta ruidos extraños y fallos eléctricos que incluso, en plena nevada, les deja sin airbags ni pretensores de cinturones.
2 de febrero 2009. Las Rozas de Madrid. Un BMW x5 aparcado arde sin intervención humana
he creado BMWonfire BMWfires para recoger los muchos casos que estoy encontrando y tengo ya documentados. iIncluso la bbc se ha hecho eco de la situación que afecta a BMW y a Mini.
Mi caso resumido: X5 nuevo recogido del taller el 5 de enero de 2009 ardió el 2 de febrero de 2009. el mismo 7 de enero comunico al taller y alphabet(renting de BMW) que oigo algún chisporroteo electrico. Pasa una semana en taller. Me dicen que no tiene nada. Estaba aparcado desde las 19 horas del día 1 de febrero en mi calle y un vecino avisó a las 23.00 que el coche ardía. el día antes (gran nevada), el vehiculo lanzo alarmas e que se desconectaban los aribags y los pretensores. En el moento del fuego tenía fuego debajo de la consola , entre las ruedas. Cuando los bomberos llegaron fue imposible. Casi arde mi casa, la toma de gas y hubo que desalojar a dos bebés de meses y un nene de cinco años aterrorizados por el fuego que subió hasta tres metros de altura. Informo esa misma noche a Alphabet(renting de BMW) y al día siguiente a BMW. Tuve que retirar el vehiculo de la calle yo mismo a mi coste. No he recibido ni una explicación de BMW. Alphabet me ha pasado facturas incluso con el coche destruido. EL SERVICIO DE ATENCION AL CLIENTE DE GRUPO BMW ESPAÑA SENCILLAMENTE NO EXISTE. BMW NO TIENE SENSIBILIDAD ALGUNA.
Os paso fotos.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6HYM0PMVx-...oto-727216.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6HYM0PMVx-...oto-719786.jpg
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6HYM0PMVx-...oto-728027.jpg
Le he dado más de 100 días a BMW y no he tenido ni una sola respuesta. Ahora empiezo a poner esto a la luz pública ante el riesgo e irresponsabilidad de la marca.
Por favor, todos los que tengais datos, videos o imágenes, incluidlos como comentarios en el blog BMWonfire BMWfireso mandadmelos a sanchez.delreal@gmail.com.
por què escribo este blog/Why this blog
porque mi BMW X5 ardio a las tres semanas de recibirlo. Porque mi casa con mis hijos dentro estuvo en peligro.Porque BMW no ha dado explicación algna. Porque los BMWs arden y BMW no da respuesta
Because my brand new BMW caught fire only 3 weeks after buying it.Because my kids and my house where in serious risk. Because BMW didn`t provide any explanation. Because BMW's are caching fire all over the world and BMW dooes not provide answers..
Because my brand new BMW caught fire only 3 weeks after buying it.Because my kids and my house where in serious risk. Because BMW didn`t provide any explanation. Because BMW's are caching fire all over the world and BMW dooes not provide answers..
Monday, April 20, 2009
Owners ofburtn x5's keep complaining/Dueños de X5 quemados siguen quejándose
Reclamaciones anteriores de x5’s que ardieron
Previous X%owners x5’s on fire!!!
All from here “X5 consumer complaints” : http://www.aboutautomobile.com/Complaint/2001/BMW/X5
| 7 | Complaint Number:10131387 | Incident Date:July 21, 2005 | Date Added to File:August 3, 2005 | ||||||
| Description of the Complaint: Contact statd BMW x5 2001 caught on fire on july 21, 2005. The temperature gauge was at hot, the car started to lose power, the tachometer was over 4 and white smoke started to come out of the engine area while he was driving the car on the highway going approx. 30 mph. As the smoke got worse, he pulled off and the smoke became very white and dense and then ignited into a fire. The fire dept. Did come out. The fire did originate from under the hood. Prior to this he had no problems with the car heating up. The car was totaled.
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