NHTSA Complaint #10351089 — 1999 BMW 540I

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10351089
Vehicle	1999 BMW 540I
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	August 12, 2010
Date Filed	August 21, 2010
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

STARTED MY CAR AND HEARD A THUMPING NOISE AND FOUND OUT IT WAS MY BELT BEING CHEWED UP BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING PUMP BRACKETS BROKE. *TR

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