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2006 BMW 3 SERIES Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Componen Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	609495
Internal NHTSA #	10173714
Manufacurer	BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Brand	BMW
Model	3 SERIES
Model Year	2006
File date	17/11/06
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Dt: the contact stated while traveling 40 mph on normal road conditions, the brake and steering lights illuminated and the vehicle jerked violently. Also, when trying to turn in any direction, a loud grinding noise was heard. An extended stopping distance occurred when normal braking was attempted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who determined the steering column was faulty and needed to be replaced. Also the brake pads needed to be replaced and adjustments had to be made to the tire pressure. The dealer performed the necessary work, but the problem persisted, and continued to jerk violently while driving. Updated 03/22/07 jb updated 03/30/07
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	20
Number of Occurences	10
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	MISSOURI CITY, TX
VIN pattern	WBAVB33546KXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
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Date of purchase	17/11/05
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	40
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Dealer's name	MOMENTUM BMW
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2006 BMW 3 SERIES Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Componen Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 BMW 3 SERIES Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Componen Problems, Complaints and Defects

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