| Issue ID | 874213 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10418819 |
| Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 330I |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 10/08/06 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The steering wheel electronic lock on the 2006 bmw 330i is defective. The steering wheel lock prevents the car from being started and even with the appropriate key, etc. It locks in error. This occurs on every attempt to start the car with the key in the ignition. This part should be recalled as their is a defective component in the vehicle. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
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| Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
| City and State | FREEHOLD, NJ |
| VIN pattern | WBAVB33586KXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | |
| Anti-lock brakes | |
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