Issue ID | 1577079 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11223090 |
Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | Z4 |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 27/06/19 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Steering wheel feels jerky when turned left or right and reaches a point where added force is needed to turn the wheel resulting in sudden moves of the car to the left or right respectively. Ambient temperature appears to affect when this happens, it was 94f today and car was parked in the sun for about five hours. Condition is life threatening and will change how often i will drive this vehicle. This problem is well documented in online forums but i have ot found a recall notice for it yet. My vehicle shows no outstanding recalls but i cannot verify if a recall has been issued for this particular problem and if my vehicle was taken in to address it. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 57000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | INDIAN HEAD, MD |
VIN pattern | 4USBT53565LXXXXXX |
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 | 55 |
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