Issue ID | 1287728 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10872271 |
Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | Z4 |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 31/05/16 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I just bought a 2005 bmw z4 on 5/31/16 as a gift for my daughter for her accomplishments of setting multiple athletic records at her high school while maintaining a 6. 0 gpa. I test drove the car in the city streets and it drove excellent. I liked the car very much and purchased in the city of st. Petersburg florida. Since i live in tampa, florida i had my wife follow me back while i drove the z4 back. The car function perfectly until i got onto the interstate. The second i got up to around 50 miles per hour. I found myself terrified as the steering began to stick at almost dead center, causing the car to shift dangerously as i overcompensate to keep the car in the lane. My daugher is a bit disappointed, because of my fear to let her drive the car. It seemed so strange that i felt duped by the dealership. I got suspiscious, pulled a carfax and it was clean. I then researched the issue on the internet and found that many people have been experiencing the exact situation. It's an obvious mechanical defect that can contribute to a fatal accident. So why has there not been a recall for this issue? It's puzzling. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LUTZ, FL |
VIN pattern | 4USBT53584LXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 50 |
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