Issue ID | 1015075 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10546719 |
Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | Z4 |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 01/08/13 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw z4. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle began to shake violently. The contact applied the brakes but the vehicle did not decelerate. The contact maneuvered the vehicle to crash into a curb in order to get it to stop. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis but the contact was not informed of what caused the shaking or braking failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 33,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 33000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | YONKERS, NY |
VIN pattern | WBALM5C53BEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 02/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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