{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11683511,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/19/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"08/27/2025","vin":"WBA5A7C54GG","components":"POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","summary":"A critical component failure has rendered my 2016 BMW 528xi inoperable and unsafe. The water pump failed, forcing the car into a safety \"limp mode,\" limiting its speed to approximately 40 miles per hour. This issue mirrors NHTSA Recall 24V-608 regarding an electrical connector on the water pump that can short circuit, potentially causing a \"thermal event or fire.\"  The problem began with dashboard warnings about overheating, despite the coolant reservoir being full. Following these warnings, the vehicle entered \"limp mode,\" posing a significant safety risk in normal traffic. The potential for fire is also a major concern.  An independent service center has confirmed the water pump and its electrical connector as the point of failure. The failed component is available for inspection by a NHTSA investigator.  I contacted BMW's customer relations line and was informed that no remedy is currently available. I must wait for an official letter before any action can be taken, including reimbursement. The representative did not provide a case number, making it impossible to track my complaint.  The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, law enforcement, or an insurance representative.  I am unable to transfer the title because the car cannot pass a safety inspection in its current state. I am in a severe catch-22: I must receive a recall letter for a vehicle that I am unable to finalize ownership of. This failure to assist an owner with a known safety recall has left me stranded with a dangerous, undrivable vehicle.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"BMW","productModel":"528I","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]}]}