NHTSA Complaint #11252567 — 2009 BMW X5

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11252567
Vehicle 2009 BMW X5
Component STEERING
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 104,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State NY

Consumer Description

AFTER SITTING IDLE IN THE CAR FOR 5 MINUTES I DECIDED TO DRIVE OFF, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO LOCK AND A BURNING SMELL CAME FROM THE AC, AFTER TURNING OFF THE AC THE STEERING WHEEL WORKED NORMAL BUT WHEN TURNING IT BACK ON THE SMELL CAME AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED.

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