NHTSA Complaint #10116932 — 1997 BMW 318IS
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA
Crash
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10116932 |
| Vehicle | 1997 BMW 318IS |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 35,550 miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | LA |
Consumer Description
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, SUDDENLY A POPPING NOISE OCCURRED IN THE FRONT END, THE STEERING WHEEL SHUTTERED BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH ASC PLUS T (AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL PLUS TRACTION) AND IT WAS TRYING TO GAIN BACK CONTROL. THIS RESULTED IN THE DRIVER CRASHING INTO A TREE HEAD ON. DRIVER SIDE TIE ROD BROKE WHICH CAUSED THIS TO OCCUR. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED, UPON IMPACT, AIR BAG DEPLOYED.. THE CAUSE OF THE TIE ROD BREAKING WAS STILL BE INVESTIGATED.*AK
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