NHTSA Complaint #10885621 — 2016 BMW X1

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10885621
Vehicle	2016 BMW X1
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	July 13, 2016
Date Filed	July 18, 2016
Mileage	8,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	FL

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BMW X1. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO VIBRATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS ACTIVATED AT FULL CAPACITY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS WORKING UP TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,500. UPDATED 10/19/16*LJ *CN

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