Issue ID | 916306 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10455371 |
Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X3 |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 12/04/12 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw x3. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the latch under the steering wheel disengaged and caused the steering wheel to move up and down. The contact was able to lock the steering wheel back into place and maintained control of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 52,000. Updated 05/11/12*lj the consumer stated she has an appointment scheduled for june 12, 2012. Updated 06/01/12 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | DUBUQUE, IA |
VIN pattern | WBXPC93438WXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 01/06/08 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | AWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 60 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | |
Dealer's state code | |
Dealer's ZIP code |