NHTSA Complaint #10704846 — 2002 BMW 540I
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10704846 |
| Vehicle | 2002 BMW 540I |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 96,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CO |
Consumer Description
I WAS DRIVING AND MY SERPENTINE BELT FELL OFF. AFTER INSPECTION THE BRACKET FOR MY POWER STEERING PUMP BROKE AND CAUSED THE BELT TO FALL OFF. LOST POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING. *TR
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