NHTSA Complaint #10861430 — 2006 BMW 325I STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10861430
Vehicle	2006 BMW 325I
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	April 25, 2016
Date Filed	April 26, 2016
Mileage	130,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

STEERING WHEEL LIGHT COMES ON VEHICLE DOES NOT START STEERING WHEEL LOCKS I HEAR FROM A FORUM THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE CAN BE A REASON FOR A FATAL ACCIDENT.

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