NHTSA Complaint #11000529 — 2012 BMW X5 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11000529
Vehicle	2012 BMW X5
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Date of Incident	June 14, 2017
Date Filed	June 21, 2017
Mileage	44,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SHAKING COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT BOTH FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,500.

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