NHTSA Complaint #10499408 — 2002 BMW X5

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10499408
Vehicle	2002 BMW X5
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	February 6, 2013
Date Filed	February 20, 2013
Mileage	180,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING A TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND REQUIRED TREMENDOUS FORCE TO STRAIGHTEN THE WHEELS. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 180,000.

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