Issue ID | 867793 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10411409 |
Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | Z4 |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 27/03/11 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The steering appears to stick when temps reach 70 & above and is most noticeable when driving at 60+ speeds. The steering wants to lock up (stick or catch)and become jerky when driving and is difficult to maneuver slight turns to keep vehicle in a straight line. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
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Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
City and State | GREENVILLE, TX |
VIN pattern | 4USBT33575LXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
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Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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