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Are BMWs bursting into flames?
Rest assured, if it turns out that something's wrong with BMW vehicles, we'll be among the first to tell you about it. Some BMW owners know just how they feel: a number of them claim that their cars have burst into flames in much the same way, for no apparent reason. South Korea, for example, is conducting an extensive investigation into the matter following some high-profile reports of BMW fires. People who believe in spontaneous human combustion are used to getting weird looks when they explain their opinions to skeptics. Faulty wiring, faulty maintenance work, fuel leaks, rodents, or any number of other issues can lead to a vehicle fire.
He was a dues-paying member of the BMW Car Club of America, so he read BMW magazines, carried BMW luggage and wore BMW clothes. Vehicle owners and fire departments across the country are asking BMW to explain how some parked cars could suddenly burst into flames. Korean safety officials launched an investigation after a series of car fires involving BMWs -- some parked, some not – attracted sustained media attention. Macko's wife had just returned from a short drive, parked the car and turned it off. "A lot of the power to these electronic systems is going to remain on in the vehicle even when the vehicle's off," Kane told ABC News.
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