NHTSA Complaint #10747760 — 2011 BMW X5 STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10747760
Vehicle	2011 BMW X5
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	August 10, 2015
Date Filed	August 11, 2015
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V332000 (ENGINE, ENGINE COOLING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

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