Issue ID | 867992 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10411593 |
Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | Z4 |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 09/07/11 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Steering malfunctions when vehicle is hot (ambient temp 80-90 degrees). The steering wheel force required to turn increases dramatically. Also steering wheel will not default to center when turned (even in a curve). When wheel is turned only way to have it return to 0 is to turn it back the other way. Car does not track straight and controlling at highway speeds is nearly impossible. In cool temps there is no problem as steering functions normally. Loss of control seems quite likely at high speeds. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 69000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GREENSBORO, NC |
VIN pattern | 4USBT33545LXXXXXX |
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 |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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