Issue ID | 869216 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10413089 |
Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | Z4 |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 01/07/10 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw z4. The contact stated that the steering wheel became unresponsive while driving. The contact mentioned that he had to use extra force in order for the vehicle to respond. The vehicle was not taken to dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000 and current mileage was 10,500. Steering wheel is sticky when turning trying to make mirror corrections to steer. This sometimes leads to slight over correction to steering direction. Updated 09/14/2011 *ln updated 12/05/11 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 8000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ROCKLEDGE, FL |
VIN pattern | 4USBT53585LXXXXXX |
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 | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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