Issue ID | 933633 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10469056 |
Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | Z4 |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 30/07/12 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Steering very hard to control and stcks to one side or other. Problem occurs after car has been sitting in sun for several hours and 95+ degree heat. I just bought this car in june 2012. Steering has a notched feel and will not center. Pulls to one side and requires significant pressure to turn, but over corrects and pulls to other side. Very dangerous. Will not let any of the women in my household drive it because it is so hard to turn in that condition. This is very dangerous! Steering returns to normal after a night in my garage, but returns to dangerous condition for drive home after sitting in the sun all day. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67300 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BRANDON, MS |
VIN pattern | 4USBT33535LXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
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 | 40 |
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