NHTSA Complaint #10502512 — 2007 BMW 530I

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10502512
Vehicle	2007 BMW 530I
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	March 7, 2013
Date Filed	March 12, 2013
Mileage	80,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 530I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

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