Issue ID | 623573 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10185747 |
Manufacurer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X5 |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 15/03/07 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*- the contact stated that while driving his 2004 bmw x5 (51400 failure mileage) at 55 mph, the steering wheel started to turn violently from right to left constantly for approximately 30 minutes. Once the contact slowed the vehicle down to 35 mph, the vehicle drove appropriately, until he hit a bump or he had to make a right or left turn. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who determined that the wheel sensor was defective. The vehicle had not been repaired. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 51400 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BRONXVILLE, NY |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 21/12/03 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
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 | WIDE WORLD OF CARS |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | SPRING VALLEY |
Dealer's state code | NY |
Dealer's ZIP code |