NHTSA Complaint #10969709 — 2017 BMW I3
SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10969709 |
| Vehicle | 2017 BMW I3 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 4,025 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CT |
Consumer Description
RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM SNAPPED (STEEL FRACTURED) UNEXPECTEDLY. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT OR ROAD DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN, AND THE FRACTURE OCCURRED AFTER GENTLY ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER, AND ALIGNMENT WENT WAY OUT
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