NHTSA Complaint #10435546 — 1997 BMW 318

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10435546
Vehicle	1997 BMW 318
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	November 12, 2011
Date Filed	November 14, 2011
Mileage	218,800 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKED. IT WON'T BUDGE. YOU CAN CRANK THE CAR..NO PROBLEM, BUT THE WHEEL IS LOCKED. *TR

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