Issue ID | 602211 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10168026 |
Manufacurer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
Brand | BMW |
Model | 545I |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 01/09/06 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2005 bmw 545i steering malfunction light illuminated, stalled without warning, windshield wipers didn't work when it rained, headlights shut off at night time, and check engine warning light illuminated. *kb the navigation system went blank, the turn signals did not work. The steering column motor was replaced. The consumer believed there was a serious electrical problem with the vehicle. The check engine light illuminated because water was found in the luggage compartment which had damaged the wires.*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
City and State | LOS ANGELES, CA |
VIN pattern | WBANB33565CXXXXXX |
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? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 09/03/05 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | CENTER BMW |
Dealer's telephone number | 818-907-9995 |
Dealer's city | VAN NUYS |
Dealer's state code | CA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 91401 |