NHTSA Complaint #10598085 — 2006 BMW 530I

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10598085
Vehicle	2006 BMW 530I
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	June 13, 2014
Date Filed	June 13, 2014
Mileage	82,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 530I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK AND NO WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE DRIVER HAD TO TURN OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE IN OR FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESUMED NORMAL FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,000.

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