NHTSA Complaint #10026782 — 1997 BMW 528I

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10026782
Vehicle	1997 BMW 528I
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	June 30, 2003
Date Filed	July 8, 2003
Mileage	88,055 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MA

Consumer Description

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING A SPACE THE FLEXIBLE BALL JOINT HOUSING CAME APART. THIS CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED COMPLETELY AROUND. *AK THE FLEX JOINT HOUSING BOLT WENT OUT. THE FLEX JOINT HOUSING BOLTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE SLIP RING WAS DAMAGED TO THE WHEEL SPRING. *SCC *JB

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