Issue ID | 738897 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10283837 |
Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | Z4 |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 13/06/09 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Steering on my vehicle becomes "stuck" and unresponsive in heat above approx 85 degrees. It overcompensates in corners regardless of how sharp, a simple on/off ramp becomes a "tightwalk". It is very scary and unnerving to the point of not wanting to drive on what would otherwise be a perfect "top down" day. Even changing lanes on the interstate is fearful as it acts as if the tires are in mud and then quickly overcorrection. It is very dangerous. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 300000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SEVIERVILLE, TN |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | 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 | 40 |
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