Issue ID | 1524077 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11163066 |
Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | Z4 |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 19/11/18 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | This bmw z4 has 26,000 miles and has faulty steering. The steering wheel will bind up. This leads to forcing the wheel to overcome the resistance. The result is an over correction causing erratic steering. This condition is temperature related and is made worse when hot. It is present at all times... While turning or driving or straight ahead. Any loss of steering is a safety issue of importance. This is known issue with 2003 - 2005 bmw z4's. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 26000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MARSHFIELD, MA |
VIN pattern | 4USBT33535LXXXXXX |
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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